What instructions should a nurse give to a diabetic patient to prevent injury to the feet?
a. Soak feet in warm water every day.
b. Avoid going barefoot and always wear shoes with soles.
c. Use of commercial keratolytic agents to remove corns and calluses are preferred to cutting off corns and calluses.
d. Use a heating pad to warm feet when they feel cool to the touch.
ANS: B
Sturdy, properly fitting shoes should be worn. Use of corn removers and heating pads is not beneficial to preserve the health of a diabetic's feet.
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