In planning care for a patient with a venous stasis ulcer on the right lower leg, the nurse understands that the most important intervention in promoting healing of the ulcer is
A) adequate dietary intake of proteins and vitamins.
B) prevention of infection with prophylactic antibiotics.
C) application of external compression to the lower leg.
D) keeping the ulcer moist with hydrocolloid dressings.
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