A Patient with a Diabetic Foot Ulcer Will Need to Perform

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient with a diabetic foot ulcer will need to perform dressing changes after discharge.When should the nurse schedule the teaching session(s) ?

• A) Within 10 minutes after his next dose of oral pain medication
• B) After the patient wakes up from a restful nap
• C) Before the surgeon debrides the wound
• D) Before the patient undergoes flow studies of his affected leg