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Identify signs and symptoms of impaired skin integrity and infection.
Explain the role of patient education in managing anxiety and promoting wound healing.
Describe the importance of mobility and positioning in preventing pressure ulcers.
Recognize the appropriate use of different types of wound dressings and their applications.

Definitions:

Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Diabetic Foot Ulcers are chronic sores that occur on the feet of people with diabetes, often due to neuropathy, poor circulation, and infection risk, requiring careful management.

Diabetic Glaucoma

A condition where an individual with diabetes develops glaucoma, often due to increased pressure in the eye that damages the optic nerve.

Type 1 DM

A chronic condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin, often termed Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.

Pseudo-Cushing's Syndrome

A condition that mimics the symptoms of Cushing's syndrome, such as obesity and high cortisol levels, but without the presence of a cortisol-producing tumor.

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