A 42-year-old man presents at the clinic complaining of pain in his heel so bad it inhibits his ability to walk. The patient is diagnosed with plantar fasciitis
Patient teaching provided by the nurse would include what instructions to decrease the pain associated with this condition?
A) Wrapping the affected area in lamb's wool or gauze
B) Gently stretching the foot and the Achilles tendon
C) Wearing open-toed shoes
D) Application of keratolytic ointment
Ans: B
Feedback: Plantar fasciitis leads to pain that is localized to the anterior medial aspect of the heel and diminishes with gentle stretching of the foot and Achilles tendon.
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