Teaching a diabetic patient about foot care includes:

A Soaking feet in hot water

B Inspecting feet daily, wearing proper shoes, never walking barefoot, and keeping toenails trimmed straight

C Using heating pads on feet

D Cutting calluses at home

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Diabetic foot care: daily inspection (mirror for soles), wash and dry thoroughly, moisturize (not between toes), proper-fitting shoes, avoid barefoot walking, trim nails straight across. Report any wounds promptly.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Teaching a diabetic patient about foot care includes:" is Option B: Inspecting feet daily, wearing proper shoes, never walking barefoot, and keeping toenails trimmed straight.

The other options — A) Soaking feet in hot water, C) Using heating pads on feet, D) Cutting calluses at home — are incorrect for this NCLEX-RN Exam Prep question. As explained above: Diabetic foot care: daily inspection (mirror for soles), wash and dry thoroughly, moisturize (not between toes), proper-fitting shoes, avoid barefoot walking, trim nails straight across. Report any w…

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Teaching a diabetic patient about foot care includes:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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