Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX PN Questions Nursing Practice Question
Nail and foot care are essential in meeting basic hygiene needs of clients. Important assessments by the nurse in this area include:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nail beds and the tissue surrounding the nails should be assessed for abnormal discoloration, lesions, paronychia (infection of tissue surrounding the nail), tissue dryness, breaks in the skin, pressure areas, or other abnormal appearances.