A nurse is reinforcing teaching about foot care to a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. Apply lotion between toes: Lotion should not be applied between the toes because the moisture can promote fungal infections. Instead, lotion can be applied to the tops and bottoms of the feet to prevent dryness and cracking. B. Use a heating pad to warm feet: Clients with diabetes often have decreased sensation in their feet and using heating pads can cause burns without them realizing it. Safer methods, like wearing warm socks, should be used to keep feet warm. C. Apply cotton socks to feet daily: Wearing clean, dry cotton socks daily helps protect the feet, maintain warmth, and absorb moisture, reducing the risk of fungal infections and skin breakdown, which are common concerns for clients with diabetes. D. Inspect appearance of feet weekly: Clients with diabetes should inspect their feet daily, not weekly. Daily inspection helps catch cuts, blisters, or signs of infection early to prevent serious complications such as ulcers or amputations.