Registed Nurses' Association of Ontario

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The guideline aims to assist nurses and their clients to make informed decisions that lead to quality care and improved outcomes (improved quality of life and overall reduction in morbidity).

Increase your comfort, confidence and competence in this practice area, in order to enhance safety for your clients and to lower the impact of suicide to society.

Increase your knowledge in client assessment and device selection, client education and documentation.

This guideline has been developed to address the question of how to assess and manage patients with established diagnosis of diabetic foot ulcers.

The guideline contains recommendations for best nursing practices in the assessment and management of pain for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs).