A patient with type 2 diabetes has sensory neuropathy of the feet and legs and peripheral vascular disease evidenced by decreased peripheral pulses and dependent rubor.What will the nurse teach the patient?

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Patients with sensory neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease need to protect their feet from injury, so flat-soled leather shoes are recommended. Soaking the feet in warm water can increase the risk of injury and infection, heating pads can cause burns, and over-the-counter callus removers can cause skin breakdown and infection.

A Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Has Sensory Neuropathy of the Feet