Instructed patient on measures to protect skin
, such as, keeping skin
clean and dry, assessing frequently for skin
breakdown, avoiding powder due to possible craking and irritation, etc.
SN instructed patient on importance of protecting skin
by: keeping your skin
moist with lotions or ointments to prevent cracking, wearing shoes that fit well and provide enough room for your feet, learning how to trim your nails to avoid harming the skin
around them, wearing appropriate protective equipment when participating in work or sports.