Diabetic Foot care
Diabetic Foot care ( 45 Questions)
The nurse is conducting a foot assessment for a client with diabetes. Which action is a priority during the foot examination?
This choice is incorrect. While assessing toenail color is important, it is not the priority during a foot examination. Applying nail polish should be avoided due to the risk of hiding potential issues.
Inspecting the skin for cuts, blisters, sores, and other abnormalities is a priority during a foot examination for a client with diabetes. Early detection of these issues can help prevent complications such as infections and ulcers.
This choice is incorrect. Massaging the feet can be beneficial, but it is not the priority during a foot examination. The focus is on assessing for potential problems.
This choice is incorrect. While applying lotion to prevent dryness is important, lotion should not be applied between the toes, as it can create a moist environment that promotes fungal growth.
Inspecting the skin for cuts, blisters, sores, and other abnormalities is a priority during a foot examination for a client with diabetes. Early detection of these issues can help prevent complications such as infections and ulcers.
Incorrect choices:
a. This choice is incorrect. While assessing toenail color is important, it is not the priority during a foot examination. Applying nail polish should be avoided due to the risk of hiding potential issues.
c. This choice is incorrect. Massaging the feet can be beneficial, but it is not the priority during a foot examination. The focus is on assessing for potential problems.
d. This choice is incorrect. While applying lotion to prevent dryness is important, lotion should not be applied between the toes, as it can create a moist environment that promotes fungal growth.