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 the patient/caregiver on important foot care: inspect feet daily, report any foot problems to MD or Podiatrist, wash feet daily with warm s...
Instructed patient about basic tips to help prevent infections in people with diabetes: wear shoes or slippers at all times, wear comfortable shoes; g...
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.
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...