RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1508 of 2368

A client with diabetes has peripheral neuropathy of the feet and asks how to avoid burns while bathing. Which instruction should the nurse give?

  1. Test the water with the toes
  2. Check the bath water temperature with a thermometer
  3. Use the hottest water to improve circulation
  4. Run the water until it feels warm to the feet
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Correct answer: Check the bath water temperature with a thermometer

Impaired tactile sensation makes burns more likely. A thermometer gives a reliable water temperature.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Sensory Impairments: Planning Interventions. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026