Hi, may I answer your ohealth queries right now ? Please type your query here... Plan of care that outlines medical management, surgical management and mechanical management (like Offloading the affected foot) in Open Ulcers? Nature of Patient: Female, 49, Type 2 Diabetes for 7 years, Bilateral Great toe ulcers, Non healing for last 1 year. Right: 2 cm * 1cm, Left: 3 cm* 2 cm Margins: Irregular Depth: Right: ½ cm, Left: ¾ cm Findings: HbA1c: 9%, Vibration Perception Threshold (VPT) & Hot and Cold perception (HCP): Grossly Impaired, Doppler: Normal, Ankle Brachial Index (ABI): Right- 1.01, Left- 0.92 1)What are the other information do u require from the patient? 2)what is the primary goal of treatment for her? 3)Do u think her diabetes control is adequate, and if not what might you suggest? 4)What teaching would you do with this patient? 5)What are the plans regarding treatment of the ulcer?
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