A nurse is instructing a 25-year-old diabetic client regarding preventive foot care measures to be followed. Which of the following information should be included in client teaching?
A) Massage between the toes with a good quality lotion.
B) Avoid any kind of physical exercise to prevent injury.
C) Use heating pads and hot water bags to increase the circulation.
D) Place lamb's wool between overlapping toes to prevent irritation.
D
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The nurse should instruct the client to place lamb's wool between overlapping toes to prevent irritation. The nurse should also encourage the client to massage the foot with a good quality lotion, but not to massage between the toes. The nurse should encourage the client to perform physical exercises, such as walking, instead of avoiding exercise. Use of heating pads and hot water bags should be avoided because the circulation may be poor, neuropathy may be present, and the client's feet can be burned more easily.
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