The nurse is performing toenail care for clients in a long-term care facility. For which of the following clients would this most likely be contraindicated?
A) A client with hypertension
B) A client with diabetes
C) A client with arthritis
D) A client with stomach ulcers
B
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Diabetic clients require special attention to foot care. Most healthcare facilities do not allow nurses to cut the toenails or fingernails of diabetic clients.
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