What should a teaching plan about foot care include for a patient with diabetes? (Select all that apply.)
a. Wash and carefully dry the feet every day.
b. Apply lotion between the toes.
c. Protect the feet from extreme tempera-tures.
d. Walk barefoot only indoors.
e. Buy shoes that are comfortable and sup-portive.
A, C, E
Washing, inspecting, and drying the feet, especially between the toes, is essential. Protecting the feet from heat and cold and wearing supportive shoes is important to good foot health. Lotion can be applied to the soles and tops of the feet but not between the toes. Walking barefoot is contraindicated for a person with diabetes.
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