Which of the following nursing interventions should be applied to a diabetic client with a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Skin Integrity Impairment related to altered tissue perfusion?

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Teaching the client correct foot care will help to prevent skin breakdown and maintain skin integrity. Turning the client every three hours would benefit a client with impaired mobility or at risk for pressure ulcers, but it would not directly address skin integrity impairment related to altered tissue perfusion. Restricting fluid intake and encouraging the client to eat a specific percentage of meals are not appropriate interventions for this diagnosis.

Which of the Following Nursing Interventions Should Be Applied to a Diabetic