A Usual Routine for Providing Nail Care to a Patient

question 9

Multiple Choice

A usual routine for providing nail care to a patient includes:

• A) soaking the nails in warm soapy water to soften before cleaning under the nail edge with an orangewood stick.
• B) gently cleaning under the nails with a metal file to remove dirt and dead skin and then soaking hands or feet afterward.
• C) cutting toenails with rounded edges to prevent scratching or ingrown nails.
• D) cutting toenails and fingernails every 2 or 3 days to keep them short and clean.

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