The teaching plan for a diabetic patient for foot care would include that the patient should (select all that apply):
1. wash and carefully dry the feet every day.
2. apply lotion between the toes.
3. protect the feet from extreme temperatures.
4. walk barefoot only indoors.
5. buy shoes that are comfortable and supportive.
1, 3, 5
Washing, inspecting, and drying the feet, especially between the toes, is essential. Protecting the feet from heat and cold and wearing supportive shoes is important to good foot health. Lotion can be applied to the soles and tops of the feet, but not between the toes. Walking barefoot is contraindicated for a diabetic.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: 1006, Patient Teaching Plan OBJ: 9 TOP: Foot Care
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
# 3. The teaching plan for a diabetic is focused on smoking cessation and control of hypertension for the avoidance of microvascular complications, such as (select all that apply):
1. macular degeneration.
2. end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
3. coronary artery disease (CAD).
4. peripheral vascular disease (PVD).
5. cerebrovascular accident (CVA).
1, 2
Macular degeneration and ESRD are both microvascular complications. CAD, PVD, and CVA are all macrovascular complications.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 1004-1005
OBJ: 9 TOP: Microvascular Complications
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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