The nurse has instructed an adult client with diabetes about proper foot care. The nurse determines that the client understood the instructions when the nurse observes the client:

Question

A)

cutting the toenails at the corners.

B)

trimming toenails with scissors.
C)

using a file to trim the toenails.

D)

wearing open toe sandals.

Answer 1

C
Explanation:

A)

Filing nails is the safest way to prevent skin trauma. Toenails should be cut straight across to avoid ingrown nails. Proper cutters or having nail care done by a podiatrist is safest for a diabetic. Closed toe shoes are safest to protect feet and toes from trauma.
Comprehension
Evaluation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)

Filing nails is the safest way to prevent skin trauma. Toenails should be cut straight across to avoid ingrown nails. Proper cutters or having nail care done by a podiatrist is safest for a diabetic. Closed toe shoes are safest to protect feet and toes from trauma.
Comprehension
Evaluation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)

Filing nails is the safest way to prevent skin trauma. Toenails should be cut straight across to avoid ingrown nails. Proper cutters or having nail care done by a podiatrist is safest for a diabetic. Closed toe shoes are safest to protect feet and toes from trauma.
Comprehension
Evaluation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)

Filing nails is the safest way to prevent skin trauma. Toenails should be cut straight across to avoid ingrown nails. Proper cutters or having nail care done by a podiatrist is safest for a diabetic. Closed toe shoes are safest to protect feet and toes from trauma.
Comprehension
Evaluation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential