The nurse is educating a client on home care following removal of a ganglion cyst from the right wrist. Which statement by the client demonstrates that the nurse’s teaching has been effective?

b) "I will leave the dressing on until I follow up with my doctor as scheduled."

Explanation:

The client making the above statement simply means he understands that any further thing done can spread the cyst and hence prolong the treatment.

It also pointed out that he understands that what the nurse did was first aid to prevent further spread pending when the Doctor will come.