Diabetic Foot Care

Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 2605

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...

Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 1606

Instructed the patient/caregiver on important foot care: inspect feet daily, report any foot problems to MD or Podiatrist, wash feet daily with warm s...

Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 356

Instructed patient to avoid soaking feet into hot water (Test water before use).

Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 355

Instructed patient to check feet's temperature. If they feel cold or hot, something could be wrong.

Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 354

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...

Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 353

Instructed patient to wash feet daily and dry them carefully, especially between toes.

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 crac...

Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 351

Instructed patient to cut toenails straight across. This will help to avoid ingrown toenails. Also instructed to avoid letting somebody else to cut th...

Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 350

Instructed 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 lukewa...

Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 349

Instructed patient about basic tips to help prevent infections in people with diabetes: wear shoes or slippers at all times, wear comfortable shoes; g...