A patient with diabetes asks what can be done to prevent the development of corns on the feet. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
1. "Make sure that you select shoes that are appropriately fitted."
2. "Use corn pads to gradually remove the growths."
3. "Corns are best treated by shaving them off."
4. "A mild abrasive soap can be used to scrub the area to remove them."
Correct Answer: 1
Corns can be prevented by wearing correctly fitting shoes. Corn pads, scrubs, and shaving treatments to remove the corns and are not options for the diabetic patient.
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