A client with diabetes who has properly learned the principles of foot care would be most likely to say
a. "A mirror will be very helpful so I can look at all parts of my feet each day."
b. "I should limit walking barefoot to a half hour a day."
c. "I should wear nice, tight shoes for firm support."
d. "The best method of testing bath temperature is with the toes."
A
The feet should be inspected daily for any trauma (a mirror may be needed). The diabetic client should wear properly fitting, nonrestrictive shoes; avoid walking barefoot; and test water tem-perature with the elbow before bathing.
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