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Foot care Teaching 2432Foot careSN instructed patient and caregiver to monitor circulation r/t Unna boots. Report if dressing is tight and constricting esp. in back of leg. Check color of feet and report if bluish or purple in color. Report any c/o numbness or tingling. Dressing should be re...Foot care Teaching 2213Foot careInstructed patient to cleanse feet daily, dry thoroughly especially in between toes. Examine feet daily for bruises/sores/blisters, if any noted, notify MD asap. (use a mirror if needed to visualize) Wear proper fitting shoes and wear slippers/shoes at all tim...Foot care Teaching 1665Foot careSN instructed patient to perform daily meticulous foot care, to be sure to dry feet completely after a bath, checking for any sores, cuts or scrapes and to report any wounds as soon as they appear to SN or MD. Also have a podiatrist cut toenails regularly to p... Foot care Teaching 1249Foot careSN stressed importance of daily foot care such as wearing shoes or slippers at all time to prevent foot injury.Foot care Teaching 1248Foot careSN suggested patient to have nails, calluses and corns trimmed by podiatrist because those with diabetes have poor circulation. A good blood circulation is known to aid your body in all healing processes, so when it becomes sluggish, it takes longer for any in...Foot care Teaching 647Foot carePatient was instructed about the feet care: always wear shoes or slippers. Always wear socks with the shoes, since leather, plastics, and manmade shoe materials can irritate your skin and quickly bring on blisters. While the Diabetic patient might prefer the l...Foot care Teaching 646Foot carePatient was instructed about how make sure the shoes fit well. Even the slightest rubbing or misfit shoe can cause a blister that turns into a sore that becomes infected and never heals. Buy better-fitting shoes, or try different socks, even at the most minor ...Foot care Teaching 645Foot carePatient was instructed about feet wash with warm - not hot Foot care Teaching 644Foot carePatient was instructed about how to check both feet daily looking over them carefully every day, and be sure check between all of the toes. Blisters and infections can start between the toes, and with diabetic neuropathy, may not feel them until they've become...Foot care Teaching 643Foot carePatient was instructed on the importance of a good foot care. Wear shoes that support and fit properly, wear socks that are clean and fit properly, avoid walking barefoot.

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