A 61-year-old client with diabetes mellitus has physician's orders for meticulous foot care.Which of the following is the best rationale for the order?

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Vascular changes associated with diabetes mellitus reduce the blood supply to the feet.Sensation in the feet can also be reduced as a result of damage to the nerves (i.e. ,as with diabetic neuropathy).Sensory loss in the feet may result in undetected injuries.These clients are especially at risk for the development of chronic foot ulcers.The best rationale for meticulous foot care for this client is because of the risks associated with the client's diagnosis of diabetes mellitus.There is no indication the client has a history of poor hygienic care.Poor vision may contribute to difficulty in providing foot care,but this client's greatest risk for developing a foot ulcer is diabetic neuropathy.

A 61-Year-Old Client with Diabetes Mellitus Has Physician's Orders for Meticulous