Which Assessment Finding Indicates That the Patient Has Developed Diabetes-Induced

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which assessment finding indicates that the patient has developed diabetes-induced peripheral neuropathy?

• A) The nurse must speak louder than usual to be understood by the patient.
• B) Fine tremors of the hands that worsen when the patient tries to eat or write.
• C) Painful muscle spasms with hyperreactive Achilles and quadriceps reflexes.
• D) No pain is felt when the patient's feet are burned after walking on hot pavement.

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