A patient of peripheral arterial disease is being released from hospital. What advice should be given by the nurse about foot care?
A)Wash and moisturize feet daily; wear thick socks and comfortable shoes
B)Clean the foot by rubbing with pumice stone
C)Clean feet using soft scrubber and keep dry
D)Clean feet and regularly walk barefoot in morning

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Patients with peripheral arterial disease and intermittent claudication should maintain their feet to prevent the onset of complications such as infections and gangrene. Patients should wash their feet daily and moisturize them, wear thick socks and comfortable shoes, promptly treat fungal infections, trim toe nails, avoid walking barefoot, and immediately have sores and open wounds treated.

A Patient of Peripheral Arterial Disease Is Being Released from Hospital