A 75-year-old woman who has a history of diabetes and peripheral vascular disease reports that she has tried to remove a corn on the bottom of her foot with a pair of scissors.The nurse will urge her to stop doing this because:
A) the woman could be at increased risk for infection and lesions because of her chronic disease.
B) due to her diabetes,she has increased circulation to her foot,and it could cause severe bleeding.
C) she is 75 years old and is unable to see well,so she puts herself at greater risk for self-injury with the scissors.
D) due to her peripheral vascular disease,her range of motion is limited and she may not be able to view her corn safely.
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