Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 335
Instructed patient on never walking barefoot to prevent cuts and burns and also to wear sleepers at night when getting up.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 349Instructed patient about basic tips to help prevent infections in people with diabetes: wear shoes or slippers at all times, wear comfortable shoes; get used to new shoes slowly and always wear 'heavy' soft cotton socks.Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 334Instructed patient to wear flat; comfortable walking shoes as much as possible and select adequate socks.Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 353Instructed patient to wash feet daily and dry them carefully, especially between toes.Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 350Instructed patient to keep feet dry, especially between toes, to use lotion to keep skin soft and moist and to keep feet clean. Wash daily with lukewarm water.