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Hygiene & Comfort
Foundational
10 steps
5 min read
Care of the Hands and Feet
The first 3 steps
- Explain the procedure and ask about diabetes, neuropathy or peripheral vascular disease.
- Gather a bowl of warm water, soap, towel, nail clippers, emery board and moisturiser.
- Test the water temperature with your own elbow, never leaving the patient to test it alone if sensation is reduced.
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