The family of a patient who has type 2 diabetes calls the clinic to report a very small sore on the patient's foot. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Have the patient come to the clinic today.
b. Have the family wash and bandage it.
c. Tell the patient to check for a fever.
d. Have the patient go to the emergency room.
A
Any ulcer or sore on a foot requires medical attention because on superficial inspection, the true degree of injury can be hidden. The patient should come to the clinic today. The family should not attempt to care for the wound and the patient does not need to take a temperature before coming in. The patient does not need to go to the emergency department at this time.
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