A nurse teaches an 80-year-old client with diminished touch sensation. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?
a. "Place soft rugs in your bathroom to decrease pain in your feet."
b. "Bathe in warm water to increase your circulation."
c. "Look at the placement of your feet when walking."
d. "Walk barefoot to decrease pressure ulcers from your shoes."
ANS: C
Older clients with decreased sensation are at risk of injury from the inability to sense changes in terrain when walking. To compensate for this loss, the client is instructed to look at the placement of her or his feet when walking. Throw rugs can slip and increase fall risk. Bath water that is too warm places the client at risk for thermal injury. The client should wear sturdy shoes for ambulation.
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