Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 356
Diabetic Foot Care
Instructed patient to avoid soaking feet into hot water (Test water before use).
Last updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed patient to check feet's temperature. If they feel cold or hot, something could be wrong.
Instructed patient to cut the toenails straight across and file the edges, don't rip off hangnails.
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 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...
Instructed patient to cut toenails straight across. This will help to avoid ingrown toenails. Also instructed to avoid letting somebody else to cut th...