The nurse is discussing nail care with a group of teenage girls. Which

The nurse is discussing nail care with a group of teenage girls. Which of the following statements made by one girl in the audience requires immediate follow-up by the nurse?

1. “My mother tells me that toe rings will cause me to develop calluses.”
2. “It’s expensive buying new shoes just because your feet keep growing.”
3. “I throw my sneakers into the washing machine regularly to keep the inside sur-faces clean.”
4. “I cut the discolored nails on both of my great toes really short to make them a little less noticeable.”

ANSWER

ANS: 4
Ingrown nails often result from improper nail trimming. The remaining options are correct and do not require follow-up