Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 335
Instructed patient on never walking barefoot to prevent cuts and burns and also to wear sleepers at night when getting up.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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