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The nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of diabetes. The nurse notes the patient’s toenails are thick and ingrown. Which of these explanations would be most appropriate for the nurse to give to the patient?
1. Soak feet in Epsom salts daily.
2. Use a clean sharp razor blade to trim nails.
3. Make an appointment with a podiatrist.
4. Cut toenails immediately prior to bathing.
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11 years ago
Definitely option 3. Diabetic have bad circulation to feet using any clipper can cause injury to feet. Only licensed person is suppose to trim diabetic finger nails and for ingrown and thick nails has to be a podiatrist.
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11 years ago
3 -- The toenails of the patient with diabetes require close care. If the nails are thick or ingrown, they require the attention of a podiatrist. Cutting the nails across after the bath is correct for toenails that do not demonstrate the complications listed. There is no indication for this patient to soak feet daily in Epsom salts.
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