A Patient with Diabetes Asks What Can Be Done to Prevent

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient with diabetes asks what can be done to prevent the development of corns on the feet. How should the nurse respond to this patient?

• A) "Make sure that you select shoes that are appropriately fitted."
• B) "Use corn pads to gradually remove the growths."
• C) "Corns are best treated by shaving them off."
• D) "A mild abrasive soap can be used to scrub the area to remove them."

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