A Patient with Diabetes Has Peripheral Neuropathy

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient with diabetes has peripheral neuropathy. What should the nurse do to prevent related complications?

• A)Wash, dry, and inspect feet daily.
• B)Use a lubricating lotion on feet daily.
• C)Wear loose comfortable shoes in the house.
• D)Soak feet in soap and water for 20 minutes daily.

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Definitions:

Ratio

A quantitative relationship between two numbers, indicating how many times one value is contained or can contain the other.

Sample Variances

A measure of the variance (spread or variability) within a sample data set.

Null Hypothesis

A statement in hypothesis testing that there is no significant difference or effect, serving as the default assumption to be tested against alternative hypotheses.

Population Variances

A measure of the dispersion or spread of a set of data points within a population.