skin care
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Patient was instructed about to tell the doctor about any changes in sensation in the toes, feet, or legs. Speak up if note pain, tingling, a pins-and-needles feeling, numbness, or any other unusual signs - even if it seems trivial to the patient. Further teaching is needed.
Patient 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 irritated or infected. If physical challenges occur, ask a family member to help. Further teaching is needed.
Patient was instructed about feet wash with warm - not hot
Patient 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 signs of redness or irritation, since you may not be able to feel when it's getting worse. Before buying or putting on the shoes check your shoes for rough seam, sharp edges or other objects that could hurt your feet. Further teaching is needed.
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.