Which Information Will the Nurse Include in Teaching a Female

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which information will the nurse include in teaching a female patient who has peripheral arterial disease,type 2 diabetes,and sensory neuropathy of the feet and legs?

• A)Choose flat-soled leather shoes.
• B)Set heating pads on a low temperature.
• C)Use callus remover for corns or calluses.
• D)Soak feet in warm water for an hour each day.

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Definitions:

Electrical Charge

A fundamental property of matter that is responsible for electrical phenomena, existing in a positive or negative form.

Threshold

The level of intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction, phenomenon, result, or condition to occur or be manifested.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another, influencing mental processes and behavior.

Knob-like Terminals

The expanded areas at the end of axons that are responsible for releasing neurotransmitters into the synapse.