The daughter of an older patient with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease wants to soak the patient's feet. What teaching should the nurse provide to the daughter regarding soaking the patient's feet?
A) Foot soaking can lead to fungal infections
B) Foot soaking is noted to improve circulation
C) Foot soaking offers a viable alternative to tub bathing
D) Foot soaking is likely to increase the patient's foot problems
D
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Direct application of heat with a foot soak can increase the circulatory demand, making the patient more uncomfortable, and lead to additional circulatory problems. Foot soaking might lead to fungal infections if the feet are not appropriately dried. Foot soaking will not improve the circulation in a patient with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease. Foot soaking should not replace normal bathing.
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