Diabetic Foot care
Diabetic Foot care ( 45 Questions)
During a foot assessment, the nurse notices a red, warm, and swollen area on the client's foot. Which action should the nurse take next?
This choice is incorrect. Applying heat to an already warm and swollen area may exacerbate inflammation and should be avoided.
This choice is incorrect. While elevation and rest can be beneficial for certain foot conditions, they may not be sufficient for addressing infection or inflammation.
This choice is incorrect. Massaging the area may further irritate the inflamed tissues and is not recommended without proper assessment and guidance from a healthcare provider.
A red, warm, and swollen area on the foot may indicate an infection or inflammation, which requires further evaluation and treatment by a healthcare provider.
A red, warm, and swollen area on the foot may indicate an infection or inflammation, which requires further evaluation and treatment by a healthcare provider.
Incorrect choices:
a. This choice is incorrect. Applying heat to an already warm and swollen area may exacerbate inflammation and should be avoided.
b. This choice is incorrect. While elevation and rest can be beneficial for certain foot conditions, they may not be sufficient for addressing infection or inflammation.
c. This choice is incorrect. Massaging the area may further irritate the inflamed tissues and is not recommended without proper assessment and guidance from a healthcare provider.