The nurse is providing hand and foot care to a patient and notices the patient has extremely hard nails. Who is the person best prepared to provide nail care for patients with extremely hard nails?
a. Physician
b. RN
c. CNA
d. Podiatrist
ANS: D
If the patient's nails are extremely hard, a podiatrist should provide care.
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