Practice Question
A nurse is teaching a client who has diabetic neuropathy about foot care. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
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Correct Answer:
Avoid walking barefoot.
Rationale:
🦶 Clients with diabetic neuropathy have decreased sensation in their feet, which increases the risk of injury, burns, or infection without them realizing it.
🦶 Walking barefoot can lead to cuts, punctures, or burns, which may go unnoticed and progress to ulcers or gangrene due to poor wound healing and circulation.
🦶 The nurse should teach the client to always wear well-fitting, closed-toe shoes and inspect feet daily for redness, blisters, or open areas.
🦶 Feet should be washed in lukewarm water, dried thoroughly (especially between toes), and moisturizer applied only to dry skin—not between toes to prevent fungal growth.
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Custom-2201 Unit 2 -Heme-Endocrine-Autoimmune- Fall 2025
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
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