Question

What in a client’s room a healthcare provider tells the practical nurse (PN) to trim the toenails of a client with diabetes , which is consistent
with the policy of the hospital which action should the PN take ?
A.Report the healthcare provider's action to the unit manager
B. Complete the task as prescribed by the healthcare provider
3. Explain the hospital policy about diabetic nail care

4. Ask the healthcare provider to write a prescription.

Answer 1

If well instructed, the PN should B. Complete the task as prescribed by the healthcare professional

Hospital policy about diabetic nail care

In the vast majority of hospitals there are professionals specialized for this type of procedure, for example, podiatrists, so there is no specialized policy for this type of procedure.

4. Health professional's prescription

The specialist warns about the importance of daily foot examination.“The patient should be alert and seek medical attention at the slightest sign of

• Cracks
• Chilblains
• Calluses
• Cuts
• Wounds
• and deformities of the fingers and sole of the foot.

Those who have difficulty self-exams can use a mirror to get a complete view of their entire foot, or ask for help from a relative, caregiver, or nurse“, says the doctor.

With this information,  toenail of patients with diabetes should be done by specialized professionals.

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