Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 353
Diabetic Foot Care
Instructed patient to wash feet daily and dry them carefully, especially between toes.
Last updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed patient to check feet by looking between toes use a mirror if necessary or have a friend or relative to check them daily. Look for blisters...
Instructed patient about not using OTC chemicals on corns, calluses or warts since they are often too strong to use in diabetics.
Instructed patient to check feet's temperature. If they feel cold or hot, something could be wrong.
SN instructed the patient on good diabetic foot care and assessment as follows: using a handheld mirror if needed assess feet daily to include in betw...
Instructed patient to avoid cutting corn or calluses.