A 75-Year-Old Woman with a History of Diabetes and Peripheral

A 75-year-old woman with a history of diabetes and peripheral vascular disease has been trying to remove a corn on the bottom of her foot with a pair of scissors.The nurse encourages her to stop trying to remove the corn with scissors because:

A) Her actions could increase her risk for infection and lesions because of her chronic disease.
B) She has increased circulation to her foot because of her diabetes, and it could cause severe bleeding.
C) She is 75 years old and has vision issues, which places her at greater risk for self-injury with the scissors.
D) Her range of motion is limited because of her peripheral vascular disease, and she may not be able to reach the corn safely.