While Meeting with a Patient, Dr

question 91

Multiple Choice

While meeting with a patient, Dr. Callaghan makes sure to be attentive to detail and observant of the patient's state of being. Dr. Callaghan is exhibiting ______.

• A) selective perception
• B) mindfulness
• C) selective retention
• D) self-monitoring

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Definitions:

Peripheral Neuropathy

A condition resulting from damage to the peripheral nerves, causing weakness, numbness, and pain, typically in the hands and feet.

Diabetes Mellitus

A chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose levels due to insufficient insulin production or the body's inability to use insulin effectively.

Dorsalis Pedis Pulse

The pulse felt on the top of the foot, near the ankle, used to assess circulatory status in the lower limb.

Foot Ulcers

Open sores or wounds that develop on the foot, often as a result of diabetes or poor circulation, posing a risk of infection.