Meredith is a 45-year-old woman with diabetes who has been hospitalized with diabetic ketoacidosis. Jasmine is a nursing student caring for Meredith. Which of the following is most important for Jasmine to assess as she bathes Meredith?
A. Skin bruising
B. Condition of teeth
C. Sensation to the foot
D. Skin folds for dirt
C
Foot ulceration is the most common single risk factor for lower extremity amputations among persons with diabetes. Palpate the dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial pulses, and assess for intact sensation to light touch, pinprick, and temperature.
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