A 62-year-old male patient with diabetes mellitus presents with a lower extremity wound that has not shown improvement over the past four weeks despite treatment. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action for the medical assistant to take next, in accordance with the provider's instructions?
Suggest changing to a new antibiotic without further reassessment of the wound or underlying factors.
Educate the patient on the importance of blood glucose control in wound healing and discuss the management of diabetes with the healthcare provider.
Continue the current management plan and reassess in another four weeks.
Perform mechanical debridement during the patient's visit to remove non-viable tissue from the wound.