Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 352
Instructed patient to never go barefoot or wear thigh garters. Do not wear thigh worn boots for long periods of times. Never let feet get dry and cracked, severe infections may develop. Do not use hot water pads, iodine, hot water bottles or rubbing alcohol. Never use razors, knives or corn remedies.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
Related teachings
Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 356Instructed patient to avoid soaking feet into hot water (Test water before use).Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 353Instructed patient to wash feet daily and dry them carefully, especially between toes.Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 334Instructed patient to wear flat; comfortable walking shoes as much as possible and select adequate socks.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.