
The nurse is caring for a patient who is reporting severe foot pain due to corns. The patient has been using oval corn pads to self-treat the corns, but they seem to be getting worse. Which information will the nurse share with the patient?
A) Corn pads are an adequate treatment and should be continued.
B) The patient should avoid soaking the feet before using a pumice stone.
C) Depending on severity, surgery may be needed to remove the corns.
D) Tighter shoes would help to compress the corns and make them smaller.
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