Which of the following would the nurse include when teaching the newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic about foot care? Select all that apply. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Wear correctly fitting shoes that do not rub.
2. Soak the feet daily for 30 minutes in hot water.
3. See a podiatrist for ingrown toenail care.
4. Go barefoot in the home to promote air circulation to keep feet dry.
5. Refrain from pedicures at salons.
1,3,5
Rationale: The diabetic has decreased circulation to the feet, and is prone to infection if skin integrity is interrupted. Shoes that rub can cause open sores. A podiatrist should treat the diabetic's ingrown toenails to prevent cuts and open sores. Pedicures at salons can cause cuts and possible infections. The diabetic should never use hot water, due to the risk of burns, and should not go barefoot, because of the risk for injury.
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