The Client with Diabetes Mellitus Reports Having Difficulty Trimming the Toenails

question 33

Multiple Choice

The client with diabetes mellitus reports having difficulty trimming the toenails because they are thick and ingrown.What should the nurse recommend to this client?

• A) Make an appointment with a podiatrist.
• B) Offer to file the tops of the nails to reduce thickness after cutting.
• C) Cut the nails straight across with a clipper after the bath.
• D) Make an appointment with a nail shop for a pedicure.

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