A patient with a longstanding diagnosis of type 1 diabetes has a history of poor glycemic control
The nurse recognizes the need to assess the patient for signs and symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy constitutes a risk for what nursing diagnosis?
A) Infection
B) Acute pain
C) Acute confusion
D) Impaired urinary elimination
Ans: A
Feedback:
Decreased sensations of pain and temperature place patients with neuropathy at increased risk for injury and undetected foot infections. The neurologic changes associated with peripheral neuropathy do not normally result in pain, confusion, or impairments in urinary function.
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