The nurse is discharging an 80-year-old client with diminished touch sensation.Which instruction does the nurse provide to promote client safety?

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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.The client also should wear sturdy shoes for ambulation.Throw rugs can slip and increase fall risk.Bath water that is too warm places the client at risk for thermal injury.

The Nurse Is Discharging an 80-Year-Old Client with Diminished Touch