Title: Discuss observations that the nurse aide may make while providing foot care.
Course: Nurse Aide (14051) > Section: Unit VIII: Personal Care Skills

Discussion should include

- dry skin
- breaks or tears in skin
- ingrown nails
- red areas on feet, heels, or toes
- drainage or bleeding
- change in color of skin or nails
- soft, whitish, or discolored heels
- corns, blisters, calluses, or warts
- complaints of pain, burning, or tenderness
- rash
- odors.