The nurse is caring for a patient who is complaining of severe foot pain due to corns. The patient states that she has been using oval corn pads to self-treat the corns, but they seem to be getting worse. The nurse explains that
a. Corn pads are an adequate treatment and should be continued.
b. The patient should avoid soaking her feet before using a pumice stone.
c. Tighter shoes would help to compress the corns and make them smaller.
d. Depending on severity, surgery may be needed to remove the corns.
D
Surgical removal is necessary, depending on severity of pain and the size of the corn. Oval corn pads should be avoided because they increase pressure on the toes and reduce circulation. Warm water soaks soften corns before gentle rubbing with a callus file or pumice stone. Wider and softer shoes, especially shoes with a wider toe box, are helpful.
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