A nurse teaches an 80-year-old client with diminished touch sensation.Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?

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Older clients with decreased sensation are at risk of injury from the inability to sense changes in terrain when walking.To compensate for this loss,the client is instructed to look at the placement of her or his feet when walking.Throw rugs can slip and increase fall risk.Bath water that is too warm places the client at risk for thermal injury.The client should wear sturdy shoes for ambulation.

A Nurse Teaches an 80-Year-Old Client with Diminished Touch Sensation