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A Patient with Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Has a Below the Knee

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A patient with insulin-dependent diabetes has a below the knee amputation on the right leg. What modification of his personal care is noted as most important?

A patient with insulin-dependent diabetes has a below the knee amputation on the right leg. What modification of his personal care is noted as most important?


A) Perineal care should be performed at least twice a day to prevent urinary tract infections.
B) A safety razor should not be used for shaving; an electric razor should be used.
C) The patient should be assisted to the shower, where he can use a shower chair.
D) The patient's left foot should be soaked and gently dried, but his toenails should not be cut.

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