Diabetic Foot care
Diabetic Foot care ( 45 Questions)
The nurse is teaching a client with diabetes about the importance of blood flow to the feet. Which instruction should the nurse provide to promote adequate circulation?
This choice is incorrect. Crossing legs when sitting can impede blood flow and should be avoided to prevent circulatory issues.
This choice is incorrect. Elevating the legs above heart level can reduce blood flow and is not recommended for individuals with diabetes.
This choice is incorrect. Vigorous foot massage may cause friction and potential harm to the feet, especially for individuals with diabetes who are at risk of developing foot ulcers.
Wiggling toes and moving ankles regularly can help promote blood flow and prevent blood pooling in the feet, which is important for maintaining circulation in clients with diabetes.
Wiggling toes and moving ankles regularly can help promote blood flow and prevent blood pooling in the feet, which is important for maintaining circulation in clients with diabetes.
Incorrect choices:
a. This choice is incorrect. Crossing legs when sitting can impede blood flow and should be avoided to prevent circulatory issues.
b. This choice is incorrect. Elevating the legs above heart level can reduce blood flow and is not recommended for individuals with diabetes.
c. This choice is incorrect. Vigorous foot massage may cause friction and potential harm to the feet, especially for individuals with diabetes who are at risk of developing foot ulcers.