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 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 to cut the toenails straight across and file the edges, don't rip off hangnails.
Instructed patient to cut toenails straight across. This will help to avoid ingrown toenails. Also instructed to avoid letting somebody else to cut th...
Instructed patient to never go barefoot or wear thigh garters. Do not wear thigh worn boots for long periods of times. Never let feet get dry and crac...
Instructed patient to wash feet daily and dry them carefully, especially between toes.