A Patient Requires Toenail Care

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient requires toenail care.While the nurse performs nail care and nail care education the patient is instructed to always do which of the following?

• A) Use clippers or manicure scissors to trim the nails straight across.
• B) Apply a hot water bottle to the feet before foot care to soften the tissues.
• C) Apply over-the-counter preparations to any foot fungus or disease.
• D) Apply moist wet-to-dry dressing on any cuts and cover with socks.

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