The diabetic client has severe peripheral neuropathy, resulting in numbness and reduced sensation. Which intervention should the nurse teach the client to prevent injury as a result of this complication?
A. "Examine your feet daily."
B. "Rotate your insulin injection sites."
C. "Wear white socks instead of colored socks."
D. "Use a bath thermometer to test water temperature."
D
Clients with diminished sensory perception can easily experience a burn injury when bath water is too hot. Examining the feet daily does not prevent injury.
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