Diabetes patients need daily foot inspections and washing to catch infections early. Never walk barefoot, keep toenails trimmed, and wear proper shoes. Early detection prevents serious complications.
Here's a key point to know for type 1 diabetes for your nursing school exams and the NCLEX our patients should wash and inspect their feet every day. We want to help them keep their toenails trimmed and wear good fitting shoes. And they should never go bare footed. We want to make sure that we're watching their feet for signs of infection or inflammation and watching for any sores that might be developing to avoid infection.
