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Instructed patient to check feet's temperature. If they feel cold or hot, something could be wrong.
Instructed patient to avoid soaking feet into hot water (Test water before use).
Instructed patient on important measures regarding diabetic's foot care such as: feet inspection daily, report any foot problems to podiatrist or physician, wash feet daily with warm soap and water and pat dry, especially between toes.
Instructed patients on important routines regarding diabetic foot care, such as: always wear shoes which offer good foot support and fit properly, wear clean socks which also fit properly and avoid going barefooted.
Instructed patient about the importance of proper foot care. This includes wearing properly fitting shoes and socks, correct trimming of toenails, and avoidance of injuries on the legs and/or feet.
Instructed patient to always keep supplies at your patient's bedside for suctioning; tube and stoma care; delivery of oxygen, heat, and humidity; tracheostomy tube replacement; and artificial ventilation.
Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis. It is possible to make a few small changes toward healthier eating habits. For example, simply adding a yogurt as a snack might be enough to meet your milk servings. Adding a sliced banana to your cereal will take care of a fruit serving.
Patient was instructed on traumatic wounds. Open wounds may be left heal
Patient was instructed on traumatic wounds. Abrasions are superficial epithelial wounds cause by frictional scarping forces. When extensive, they may be associated with fluid loss. Such wounds should be cleansed to minimize the risk of infection, and superficial foreign bodies should be removed to avoid unsightly
Patient was instructed on another leading type of chronic wounds is pressure ulcers. That occurs when pressure on the tissue is grater than the pressure in capillaries, and thus restricts blood flow into the area. Muscle tissues, which needs more oxygen and nutrients than skin does, show the worst effects from prolonged pressure. As in other chronic ulcers, reperfusion injury damage tissue.
