
One of the facility's unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) is being instructed on foot care for a 74-year-old patient with severely overgrown ragged toenails. The UAP should be reminded to:
A) use an emery board to smooth the nail edges.
B) use scissors to round off the nail near the end of the toe.
C) apply lotion to the feet and apply bed socks.
D) cut the nail straight across with a nail clipper.
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