A nurse is caring for an older client who has diminished touch sensation. What instructions would be appropriate to provide to this client?
A. Instruct the client to walk barefoot whenever possible.
B. Instruct the client to use very warm bath water to increase circulation.
C. Instruct the client to look at the placement of the feet when walking.
D. Instruct the client to place throw rugs at the foot of the bed for cushioning.
C
Older clients with decreased sensation are at risk of injury from the inability to sense changes in terrain when walking. The client is instructed to look at the placement of the feet when walking to compensate for this loss. The client should also wear sturdy shoes for ambulation. Throw rugs slip from position and increase fall risk. Bath water that is too warm places the client at risk of thermal injury.
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