Diabetic Foot care
Diabetic Foot care ( 45 Questions)
The nurse is assessing a client's feet for potential complications of diabetes. Which finding requires immediate intervention?
This choice is incorrect. Dry skin with small cracks may require moisturizing and care, but it does not necessarily require immediate intervention.
This choice is incorrect. A callus on the side of the foot may require attention, but it does not necessarily require immediate intervention unless it is causing discomfort or open sores.
A small, non-painful ulcer on the sole of the foot may indicate tissue breakdown and the potential for infection, requiring immediate intervention.
This choice is incorrect. Swelling and redness of the toes may indicate various issues and may not necessarily require immediate intervention unless accompanied by other concerning symptoms.
A small, non-painful ulcer on the sole of the foot may indicate tissue breakdown and the potential for infection, requiring immediate intervention.
Incorrect choices:
a. This choice is incorrect. Dry skin with small cracks may require moisturizing and care, but it does not necessarily require immediate intervention.
b. This choice is incorrect. A callus on the side of the foot may require attention, but it does not necessarily require immediate intervention unless it is causing discomfort or open sores.
d. This choice is incorrect. Swelling and redness of the toes may indicate various issues and may not necessarily require immediate intervention unless accompanied by other concerning symptoms.