The nurse is providing teaching about tissue repair and wound healing to a patient who has a leg ulcer. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates that teaching has been effective?

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Optimal nutritional status is important for wound healing; the patient should eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and not reduce protein intake. To avoid impeding circulation to the area, the bandage should be secure but not tight. If the patients foot feels cold, circulation is impaired, which inhibits wound healing.

The Nurse Is Providing Teaching About Tissue Repair and Wound