A nurse teaches a client with diabetes mellitus who is experiencing numbness and reduced sensation.Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching to prevent injury?

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Clients with diminished sensory perception can easily experience a burn injury when bathwater is too hot.Instead of checking the temperature of the water by feeling it,they should use a thermometer.Examining the feet daily does not prevent injury,although daily foot examinations are important to find problems so they can be addressed.Rotating insulin and checking blood glucose levels will not prevent injury.

A Nurse Teaches a Client with Diabetes Mellitus Who Is