A 75-year-old woman who has 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. Why is it important that the nurse encourage her to stop trying to remove the corn with scissors?

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A personal history of diabetes and peripheral vascular disease increases a person's risk for skin lesions in the feet or ankles. The patient needs to seek a professional for assistance with corn removal. Diabetes does not cause increased circulation to the feet; instead, it often results in decreased circulation. Although this older adult may have vision problems and decreased range of motion that could result in self-injury, those are not the best options.

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