When teaching foot care to a client with chronic arterial occlusive disease, the nurse would tell the client to avoid
a. using cornstarch on the feet.
b. using toenail clippers.
c. wearing canvas shoes.
d. wearing cotton socks.
C
Instructions for clients with chronic arterial occlusive disease include (a) dust feet lightly with cornstarch if they sweat; (b) use clippers, not scissors, to cut toenails; (c) wear cotton socks for absorbency; and (d) avoid shoes that cause feet to perspire (e.g., canvas shoes, rubber boots).
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