The nurse has just removed sutures on a client and has completed teaching the client about care of the wound at home.Which statement by the client indicates that the client understands the instructions given?
A)"I will leave the dressing in place until I see my doctor in four weeks."
B)"I will only eat soft foods and avoid red meat until my wound is completely healed."
C)"I plan to take a shower every day but not let any soap touch my wound."
D)"I plan to use moisturizing lotion on my wound daily to soften and prevent ugly scar formation."

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Showering daily without letting soap touch the wound is appropriate wound care advice. It helps keep the wound clean while avoiding irritation that soap can cause. Choices A, B, and D involve incorrect wound care practices: leaving a dressing on too long, unnecessary dietary restrictions, and applying lotion to a fresh wound, respectively.

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