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The nurse is providing discharge education to her patient with diabetes regarding foot care. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a need for further education?
 
  a. I can go barefoot outside only in the summer.
  b. I should wear good fitting shoes.
  c. I cannot soak my feet in a hot tub.
  d. I can use lotion on my feet.
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ANS: A
Diabetic patients should not go barefoot outside even in the summer as they often have neuropathy, which decreases the patient's ability to discern touch, especially in the lower extremities. This can lead to foot injuries that can become infected and are slow to heal. The patient should wear good fitting shoes, should avoid extreme temperatures, and can use lotion to keep their skin moist to avoid overly dry skin.
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