A physical therapist assistant works with a patient who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and neuropathy in the bilateral lower extremities. The physical therapist assistant should educate the patient about appropriate foot care by telling the patient to ________.
1) Soak the feet in warm water once daily, then apply petroleum jelly to retain skin moisture
2) Wear shoes which are snug on the toes to prevent blister formation
3) Use alcohol-based creams and lotions to ensure that the foot is thoroughly cleaned
4) Choose socks without seams to avoid irritating the skin on the foot