The Nurse Is Preparing Discharge Teaching for a Client Recovering

The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a client recovering from surgery.What instruction is the most important for the nurse to give this client who has a surgical wound?

A) Adjust the diet so it contains more fruits and vegetables.
B) Apply lubricating lotion to the edges of the wound.
C) Notify the physician of any edema,heat,or tenderness at the wound site.
D) Thoroughly irrigate the wound with hydrogen peroxide.