A 35-year-old woman is diagnosed with a peripheral neuropathy. When making her plan of care, the nurse knows to include what in patient teaching? Select all that apply.

(A) Inspect the lower extremities for skin breakdown. (B) Footwear needs to be accurately sized. (C) Assistive devices may be needed to reduce the risk of falls. (D) ALLAnswer Explanation: The plan of care includes inspection of the lower extremities for skin breakdown. Footwear should be accurately sized. Assistive devices, such as a walker or cane, may decrease the risk of falls. Bath water temperature is checked to avoid thermal injury. Peripheral neuropathies do not have a genetic component and diet is unrelated.