Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
A client who has uncontrolled diabetes mellitus visits a clinic. Client reports numbness and tingling in the feet which keeps them up at night. The nurse explains this condition as a nerve disorder called peripheral neuropathy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of what causes this condition?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Elevated blood sugar in uncontrolled diabetes damages nerves, causing peripheral neuropathy symptoms like numbness and tingling.