To maintain adequate tissue integrity to the lower legs of a patient with peripheral vascular disease, the nurse should encourage the patient to:
A) Use strong soaps to clean the feet.
B) Avoid trimming toenails.
C) Eat a low-protein diet.
D) Wear sturdy, well-fitting shoes.
Ans: D
Feedback: To promote tissue integrity, the patient would wear well-fitted, sturdy shoes; use neutral soaps to clean feet; carefully trim toenails; and eat a diet with adequate amounts of protein.
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