The Nurse Is Providing Nail and Foot Care to an Elderly

The nurse is providing nail and foot care to an elderly client in a nursing home. Which should the nurse consider when performing this procedure for older adults?

A) The fingernails of the elderly grow faster than those of younger persons.
B) The toenails often become thin and brittle.
C) Nails should be cut in a rounded (semicircular) shape.
D) Corns and calluses should be soaked in water but never cut.