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A client with type 2 diabetes reports numbness and tingling in both feet. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action?
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Correct answer Perform a monofilament test
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Provide a heating pad for the client to apply to their feet
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Advise the client to soak their feet in warm water daily
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Encourage the client to walk barefoot to stimulate circulation
Rationale
Numbness and tingling in the feet of a client with diabetes could be signs of peripheral neuropathy. The most appropriate nursing action is to perform a monofilament test, which assesses the client's sensory perception and risk for foot injury.
Soaking feet in warm water or applying a heating pad could cause burns if the client has impaired sensation. Walking barefoot increases the risk of foot injury and infection. These actions should be avoided in a client with potential neuropathy.
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