Diabetic Foot care
Diabetic Foot care ( 45 Questions)
The nurse is assessing a client's foot for signs of poor circulation. Which finding is indicative of poor circulation?
This choice is incorrect. Capillary refill less than 2 seconds is a normal finding and indicates good circulation.
This choice is incorrect. Warm and pink skin temperature is a normal finding and indicates adequate blood flow.
Absence of hair on the toes and feet is indicative of poor circulation, as reduced blood flow to the extremities can lead to decreased hair growth.
This choice is incorrect. The presence of superficial veins does not necessarily indicate poor circulation and can vary among individuals.
Absence of hair on the toes and feet is indicative of poor circulation, as reduced blood flow to the extremities can lead to decreased hair growth.
Incorrect choices:
a. This choice is incorrect. Capillary refill less than 2 seconds is a normal finding and indicates good circulation.
b. This choice is incorrect. Warm and pink skin temperature is a normal finding and indicates adequate blood flow.
d. This choice is incorrect. The presence of superficial veins does not necessarily indicate poor circulation and can vary among individuals.