Diabetic Foot care
Diabetic Foot care ( 45 Questions)
The nurse is assessing a client's foot as part of diabetic foot care. Which finding requires immediate intervention?
This choice is incorrect. Dry and slightly rough skin may require moisturizing but does not indicate an immediate need for intervention.
This choice is incorrect. Warmth and redness on the sole of the foot may indicate increased blood flow or irritation but does not necessarily require immediate intervention.
This choice is incorrect. A small, superficial blister can be addressed with appropriate wound care, but it does not require immediate intervention unless it shows signs of infection.
An area of deep, blackened tissue indicates tissue necrosis and potential gangrene, which requires immediate intervention to prevent further complications and possible amputation.
An area of deep, blackened tissue indicates tissue necrosis and potential gangrene, which requires immediate intervention to prevent further complications and possible amputation.
Incorrect choices:
a. This choice is incorrect. Dry and slightly rough skin may require moisturizing but does not indicate an immediate need for intervention.
b. This choice is incorrect. Warmth and redness on the sole of the foot may indicate increased blood flow or irritation but does not necessarily require immediate intervention.
c. This choice is incorrect. A small, superficial blister can be addressed with appropriate wound care, but it does not require immediate intervention unless it shows signs of infection.