During a home safety assessment, the nurse identifies a number of hazards. Of the following hazards that are noted by the nurse, which one represents the greatest risk for the patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy?
a. Improper water heater settings
b. Absence of smoke detectors
c. Cluttered walkways
d. Lack of bathroom grab bars
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A Patients with impaired tactile sensation, such as the patient with diabetic neuropathy, should be cautioned to have the setting on the water heater no higher than 48.8ºC.
B An absence of smoke detectors is not the greatest risk for the patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. It would be of greater risk for the patient who has an olfactory impairment.
C The greatest risk for the patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy is an improper water heater setting, as the patient would not be able to feel water that is too hot and could therefore experience injury.
D Although a lack of bathroom grab bars may place the patient at risk for falls, it is not the greatest risk for the patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
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