The nursing instructor is teaching his students about foot care for the diabetic patient. The instructor teaches the students what general guidelines regarding foot care?
A) Wash feet in warm water.
B) Rub a thin coat of lotion between the toes.
C) Walk barefoot only at the beach.
D) Do not wear socks to bed.
Ans: A
Feedback: Feet should be washed in warm water, and lotion should be applied to the tops and bottoms of the feet, but not between the toes. The patient should never walk barefoot. Patient may wear socks to bed if the feet are cold.
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