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200 teachingsSkin Care Teaching 653OthersPatient was instructed on skin care. Treat cuts right away. Wash them with soap and water. Avoid antiseptics, iodine or alcohol to clean cuts, because they are too harsh. It is recommended to put antibiotic cream or ointment on minor cuts.Skin Care Teaching 652OthersPatient was instructed on skin care. Keep the skin moist by using a lotion or cream after washed. Keep a bottle of lotion near the sink so to use it after washing the hands. But limit the products used on the skin to decrease the chance of having reaction.Skin Care Teaching 651OthersPatient was instructed on skin care. Look at the body after washing. Make sure there are no dry, red or sore spots that could become infected.
Skin Care Teaching 650OthersPatient was instructed on skin care. Keep the skin clean and dry. When bathing or showering, use warm water and a mild, moisture-containing soap. After washing, make sure to rinse and dry the body well. (Pat the skin dry, do not rub). Check places where water ...Skin Care Teaching 649OthersPatient was instructed on skin care. Keep the diabetes under control. Follow the doctor and nurseFluid retention Teaching 648OthersPatient was instructed on fluid retentionFoot care Teaching 647OthersPatient was instructed about the feet care: always wear shoes or slippers. Always wear socks with the shoes, since leather, plastics, and manmade shoe materials can irritate your skin and quickly bring on blisters. While the Diabetic patient might prefer the l...Foot care Teaching 646OthersPatient was instructed about how make sure the shoes fit well. Even the slightest rubbing or misfit shoe can cause a blister that turns into a sore that becomes infected and never heals. Buy better-fitting shoes, or try different socks, even at the most minor ...Foot care Teaching 645OthersPatient was instructed about feet wash with warm - not hot Foot care Teaching 644OthersPatient was instructed about how to check both feet daily looking over them carefully every day, and be sure check between all of the toes. Blisters and infections can start between the toes, and with diabetic neuropathy, may not feel them until they've become...
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