Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam
Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam ( 44 Questions)
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse an understanding of the instructions?
Soaking feet is not recommended for clients with diabetes as it can cause skin maceration and increase the risk of infection.
Wearing sandals exposes the feet to injury and is not recommended for clients with diabetes. Closed-toed shoes are better for protecting the feet.
Daily foot inspection for sores, cuts, or bruises is essential for clients with diabetes to prevent infections and complications like diabetic ulcers.
Lotion should not be applied between the toes because it can promote excess moisture and fungal infections.
Rationale:
A. Soaking feet is not recommended for clients with diabetes as it can cause skin maceration and increase the risk of infection.
B. Wearing sandals exposes the feet to injury and is not recommended for clients with diabetes. Closed-toed shoes are better for protecting the feet.
C. Daily foot inspection for sores, cuts, or bruises is essential for clients with diabetes to prevent infections and complications like diabetic ulcers.
D. Lotion should not be applied between the toes because it can promote excess moisture and fungal infections.