Diabetes & Wound Care NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

Blakely is a 65-year-old female with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus presents with a non-healing wound on her left foot. The wound has been present for six weeks and shows no signs of improvement. Which of the following interventions is MOST appropriate to promote wound healing?

A. Hydrotherapy with whirlpool

B. Application of a moist wound dressing

C. Daily debridement with a dry gauze

D. Use of systemic antibiotics only

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