title: A Nurse's Guide to the Prevention of Neuropathic Ulcers in Patients with Diabetes.
abstract: Neuropathic ulcers present a significant issue for patients with diabetes. Neuropathic ulcers reduce mobility and increase the risk for infection and other complications. Prevention of ulceration is a primary nursing goal in the care of patients with diabetes.
authors.forename: Sara K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Dominic
authors.forename: Constance
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Visovsky
authors.forename: Janique
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rice
mesh_terms: D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000451:nursing*; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors