Which client is most likely to require hospitalization related to problems associated with the feet?
A) A client with peripheral vascular disease
B) A client with osteoporosis
C) A client with asthma
D) A client with diabetes insipidus
Ans: A
Foot problems, particularly common in people with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease, often require hospitalization.
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