A patient with an infected skin lesion is prescribed oral antibiotics, daily dressing changes with topical antibiotic ointment, and acetaminophen with codeine for pain. Which patient statement indicates to the nurse additional teaching is necessary?
A) "Once the swelling and redness are gone, I can stop taking the antibiotics."
B) "I should wash the area gently with antibacterial soap before applying a new dressing."
C) "Covering my pillow with plastic and cleaning it every day will help prevent additional infection."
D) "I will need to increase my fluid and fiber intake to prevent constipation from the pain medication."
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