A patient is scheduled for surgery to graft a burn injury on the arm. Which statement should the nurse include when instructing the patient about the procedure?
A) "You will begin to perform exercises to promote flexibility and reduce contractures after 5 days."
B) "You will need to report any itching, as it might signal infection."
C) "Performing the procedure near the end of the hospitalization will reduce the incidence of infection and improve the chances of success."
D) "The procedure will be performed in your room."
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