RN-ATI-Fundamentals-of-Nursing-2023-2024 -Nurselytic

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A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Wear clean cotton socks every day. This instruction is essential for proper foot care in diabetes mellitus as it helps prevent fungal infections and keeps feet dry. Soaking feet twice daily (choice
A) can lead to skin breakdown. Rounding the edges of toenails (choice
B) can increase the risk of ingrown toenails. Using moisturizing lotion between the toes (choice
C) can create a moist environment, fostering fungal growth.
Therefore, wearing clean cotton socks daily is the most appropriate instruction to promote foot health in a client with diabetes mellitus.

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