When caring for Mr.Robson,a 70-year-old man with diabetes,you note that he has decreased tactile sensation in his lower extremities.Which safety measure should the nurse emphasize while teaching him?

A) Maintain a constant temperature in the house
B) Wear shoes with rubber soles when going outside
C) Ensure that his socks are snug enough so that they will not fall down
D) Check water temperature on the forearm before getting into the tub

Mr. Robson's decreased tactile sensation in his lower extremities puts him at risk for burns from water that is too hot. Checking the water temperature on the forearm before getting into the tub can help prevent burns. Maintaining a constant temperature in the house and wearing shoes with rubber soles when going outside can be recommended for other reasons, but do not specifically address Mr. Robson's risk for burns. Ensuring that his socks are snug enough so that they will not fall down is not a safety measure related to his decreased tactile sensation.