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, redness, cuts, breaks, and scratches and report immediately if any of these occur.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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