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Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep

Category - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

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Mrs. Pratt, your 52-year-old patient is obese and unable to look directly at the bottoms of her feet to assess for skin problems related to diabetes. What could you, as her PCP, suggest that might help her complete her foot assessment?

  1. Soaking the feet in water enlarges them and will make them easier to see
  2. Use a mirror for better visualization
  3. Foot assessment will be necessary only at his every 12-week diabetic clinic appointments
  4. Wearing 100% cotton socks will eliminate any foot problems
Explanation

Answer - B - Using a mirror can help a person look at the underside, as well as sides, of her feet.  Diabetic foot issues such as ulcers and infections can move quickly and are both symptomatic of serious illness onset, as well as severe issues themselves that can result in amputation.

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