Practice Question
A male client with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) develops a gangrenous toe and is admitted for possible amputation. Which pathophysiological consequence of DM has contributed to this client's complication?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Peripheral neuropathy.
Rationale:
🦶 Peripheral neuropathy is a common complication of type 1 diabetes mellitus, caused by prolonged hyperglycemia leading to nerve damage.
🦶 Loss of sensation, especially in the lower extremities, results in unnoticed trauma or infection, increasing the risk of foot ulcers or gangrene.
🦶 Without protective pain signals, injuries may go untreated and progress to serious infections requiring amputation.
🦶 Neuropathy is a key pathophysiological factor in diabetic foot complications.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
- Domain: Hesi Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4