Foot Ulcers / Key Assessments
May 14, 2025•11 min•Season 5Ep. 20
Listen to this episode in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more
Episode description
Betty presents with type 2 diabetes and a non-healing ulcer on the lateral ankle. The ulcer is dry, and the patient reports discomfort in her posterior lower leg with walking. On examination, the affected foot has a capillary refill that is prolonged. Which assessment is MOST important to include during the initial evaluation?
A) Monofilament testing for protective sensation
B) Visual inspection for signs of infection
C) ABI to evaluate vascular supply
D) Toe pressure measurement for microvascular assessment
TEXT OUR TEAM:
- (727) 732-4573
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android