Mrs. Dott will require special attention regarding foot care. What will you need to do?

What will be an ideal response?


You will need to wash her feet daily, carefully drying between her toes and, if the skin is dry, applying lotion; look for signs of any breaks or irritation on her feet; report any abnormalities to the nurse; never cut her toenails; make sure her shoes and stockings are clean and free of holes; do not permit her to go barefoot; and check her feet regularly for signs of infection.

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