A patient with diabetes is attending a class on the prevention of associated diseases. What action should the patient perform to reduce the risk of osteomyelitis?
A) Increase calcium and vitamin intake.
B) Perform meticulous foot care.
C) Exercise 3 to 4 times weekly for at least 30 minutes.
D) Take corticosteroids as ordered.
Ans: B
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Diabetic foot ulcers have a high potential for progressing to osteomyelitis. Meticulous foot care can help mitigate this risk. Corticosteroids can exacerbate the risk of osteomyelitis. Increased intake of calcium and vitamins as well as regular exercise are beneficial health promotion exercises, but they do not directly reduce the risk of osteomyelitis.
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