foot care
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Your feet are your source of independence - or at least its foundation. Give your feet a little tenderness, a little loving care, each day. And be sure to have your doctor take a good look at your feet during each of your diabetes checkups, in case you missed anything.
Patient was instructed on the importance of skin integrity to prevent future complication: Massage reddened skin gently al least 3 or 4 times daily. Keep the skin clean and dry and after use a protective ointment or spray.
Patient was instructed on factors that contributes to poor skin integrity, such as, immobilization, poor circulation, moisture, heat, anemia, shearing forces poor nutritional status, etc.
Patient was instructed on measures to protect the skin, such as, keeping the skin clean and dry, assessing frequently for skin breakdown, avoiding powder due to possible caking and irritation.
Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if dark urine and/or persistent fatigue occur.
Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if chest pain and/or change in the amount of urine occur.
Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if dizziness and/or light-headedness occur.
Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if stomach/abdominal pain and/or fatigue occur.
Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if muscle weakness, muscle cramping or very slow heartbeats occur.
Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if any unusual signs/symptoms occur.