. The client has a callus on the bony protuberance of the left fifth metatarsal. The client asks the clinic nurse, “My grandmother told me to dissolve an aspirin to put on my corn. Is that all right...

. The client has a callus on the bony protuberance of the left fifth metatarsal. The client asks the clinic nurse, “My grandmother told me to dissolve an aspirin to put on my corn. Is that all right to use?” Which statement is the nurse’s best response?

1. “I would recommend using a pumice stone to rub it off, but not the aspirin.” 2. “Yes, but make sure you do not get the dissolved aspirin on the surrounding skin.” 3. “There are OTC preparations using salicylic acid that will help remove the corn.” 4. “This is an old wives’ tale and you should not pay attention to these remedies.”