The nurse is formulating a teaching plan for a client recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which intervention would the nurse include to decrease the risk for complications? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. \( \square \) Examining the feet daily \( \square \) Wearing well-fitting shoes \( \square \) Performing regular exercise \( \square \) Powdering the feet after showering \( \square \) Visiting the health care provider weekly \( \square \) Testing bathwater with the toes before bathing

The correct interventions that help decrease the risk for complications in a client with type 2 diabetes are: • Examining the feet daily • Wearing well‐fitting shoes • Performing regular exercise • Testing bathwater with the toes before bathing Explanation: • Daily inspection of the feet helps in early detection of cuts, blisters, or other abnormalities that could lead to serious infections. • Wearing properly fitting shoes reduces the risk of pressure points and trauma that may cause foot ulcers. • Regular exercise improves blood circulation, supports glucose management, and has overall health benefits. • Testing the bathwater with the toes is important due to potential neuropathy; it prevents burns by ensuring the water temperature is safe. The options regarding powdering the feet after showering and visiting the health care provider weekly are not standard recommendations for decreasing complications in type 2 diabetes. Powdering may be used in some cases to keep the feet dry, but it is not routinely recommended and must be done carefully (especially avoiding the spaces between the toes). Similarly, weekly visits to a health care provider are not typically necessary unless there is a specific need. Thus, the selected interventions are the four listed above.