A nurse who works in a diabetes clinic is providing education regarding foot care to a group of patients and families
The nurse would make which statements to explain why these patients are at risk for foot ulcers? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "You may not be able to feel injury to your feet.".
2. "Changes in your blood vessels decrease circulation to your feet.".
3. "Diabetes makes you clumsier.".
4. "Your body responds to infection more slowly than do those without diabetes.".
5. "Swelling associated with diabetes tends to make shoes and socks fit more tightly.".
1,2,4
Rationale 1: Patients with diabetic neuropathy have reduced sensation in the feet.
Rationale 2: Macrovascular and microvascular changes decrease circulation.
Rationale 3: There is no indication that the patient with diabetes is any clumsier than other patients of the same age.
Rationale 4: The reason for the diabetic's slow response to a wound or infection is not understood.
Rationale 5: There is no evidence that diabetes results in swelling of the feet.
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