Question

Three nursing interventions for diabetic foot care

three nursing intervention for ambulation with crutches

Answer 1

THREE NURSING INTERVENTIONS FOR DIABETIC FOOT CARE :

• Regular foot care such as pedicare should be done to remove dead cells and maintain the hygiene of the foot.
• diabetic special shoes should be worn by the patient which is a bit longer than the patient's actual foot size to prevent shoe bites.
• Educate patient of managing sugar level by diet and exercise and to encourage to do follow ups on time.

THREE NURSING INTERVENTIONS FOR AMBULATION WITH CRUTCHES :

• Educate patient about the use or crutches and types.
• Advise patient to carefully and strongly hold the crutch before standing.
• Assist patient in standing and inform the patient to put his dominant or the leg which is not injured first to prevent any imbalance.