The nurse is instructing a patient with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following would not be appropriate to include in this teaching?
a. check the temperature of the bath or shower with your foot to be sure the water is not too hot
b. inspect the feet everyday and report any injury or problem to the health care provider
c. always wear clean socks
d. never go barefoot, even at home
A
The temperature of the bath or shower should be checked by using the hands and not the feet. The feet should be inspected every day. Clean cotton socks should be worn. The patient should be instructed to never go barefoot, even when at home.
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