The nurse is providing information about foot care to a client with diabetes. Which of the following would the nurse include?
A) "Wash your feet in hot water every day."
B) "Use a razor to remove corns or calluses."
C) "Be sure to apply a moisturizer to feet daily."
D) "Wear well-fitting comfortable rubber shoes."
C
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The nurse should advise the client to apply a moisturizer to the feet daily. The client should use warm water, not hot water, to bathe his feet. Razors to remove corns or calluses must be avoided to prevent injury and infection. The client should wear well-fitting comfortable shoes, avoiding shoes made of rubber, plastic, or vinyl, which would cause the feet to perspire.
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