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Nail and foot care are essential in meeting basic hygiene needs of clients. Important assessments by the nurse in this area include:
A. all body assessment, including the feet and nails.
B. the essential lab work of the client.
C. the nail beds and the tissue surrounding the nails.
D. foot corns and calluses only.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
The nail beds and the tissue surrounding the nails should be assessed for abnormal discoloration, lesions, paronychia (infection of tissue surrounding the nail), tissue dryness, breaks in the skin, pressure areas, or other abnormal appearances.Basic Care and Comfort
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