The nurse notes that the client with diabetes mellitus in his care has some edema in both lower extremities. The client also has a small open lesion on her right great toe
The nurse understands that this is a complication of diabetes mellitus and will additionally assess the client's sensation to light touch, pinprick, and temperature to determine if she has which of the following condi-tions? a. Glaucoma
b. Psoriasis
c. Neuropathy
d. Dermatitis
C
Palpation of the dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial pulses indicates whether adequate blood flow is reaching peripheral tissues. Edema and changes in skin colour, texture, and temperature indi-cate whether the client requires special hygienic care. Persons with diabetes mellitus should also be checked for neuropathy, the degeneration of the peripheral nerves characterized by a loss of sensation. The nurse should assess the client's sensation to light touch, pinprick, and temperature.
Glaucoma is diagnosed by an eye examination (conducted by an optometrist) that measures in-traocular pressure.
Psoriasis is a skin condition.
Dermatitis is a skin condition.
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