Demonstrating the monofilament test
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Inform the patient that you will be testing the sensation in their feet with the monofilament.
First of all follow the steps below:
- Show the patient that the monofilament is not sharp by first testing it on yourself
- Test the monofilament on the patient’s forearm, and then with their eyes closed.
