A patient requires toenail care. While the nurse performs nail care and nail care education the patient is instructed to always do which of the following?
a. Use clippers or manicure scissors to trim the nails straight across.
b. Apply a hot water bottle to the feet before foot care to soften the tissues.
c. Apply over-the-counter preparations to any foot fungus or disease.
d. Apply moist wet-to-dry dressing on any cuts and cover with socks.
A
Demonstrate proper trimming and filing techniques. For ongoing home care, instruct patients or their family caregivers to use sharp manicure scissors or clippers to trim the nails straight across, then round the tips by filing in a gentle curve. Explain that trimming is easiest when the nails are soft, such as after a bath, but be sure the nails have dried before filing to prevent splitting. Never recommend soaking the nails if a person has diabetes. Applying a hot water bottle, over-the-counter preparations, and moist wet-to-dry dressing are not standard during foot care.
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