Diabetic Foot care
Diabetic Foot care ( 45 Questions)
The nurse is teaching a client with diabetes about how to trim their toenails. Which instruction should the nurse provide?
Clients with diabetes should be instructed to trim their toenails straight across to prevent ingrown toenails and potential foot infections.
This choice is incorrect. Trimming toenails in a curved shape can increase the risk of ingrown toenails and should be avoided.
This choice is incorrect. Trimming toenails too short can lead to cuts, infections, and other foot problems.
This choice is incorrect. Trimming toenails at a 90-degree angle is not recommended and may lead to ingrown toenails.
Clients with diabetes should be instructed to trim their toenails straight across to prevent ingrown toenails and potential foot infections.
Incorrect choices:
b. This choice is incorrect. Trimming toenails in a curved shape can increase the risk of ingrown toenails and should be avoided.
c. This choice is incorrect. Trimming toenails too short can lead to cuts, infections, and other foot problems.
d. This choice is incorrect. Trimming toenails at a 90-degree angle is not recommended and may lead to ingrown toenails.