Diabetes Assessment

Question 1

Diabetic patient when assessing feet

• Check for (7)

Answer 1

1. Pedi pulses,
2. temp,
3. numbness,
4. capillary refill,
5. Pain
6. Edema
7. Skin discoloration

Question 2

• Diabetic pt: When assessing calf note?

Answer 2

1. Color (staining) ruddy skin
2. Lack of hair
3. Scaley skin

Question 3

1. Skin changes ect on calf is caused by ?

Answer 3

1. Decrease ARTERIAL Perfusion not venous

Question 4

1. Diabetic calf and foot changes is often due to ?
2. Pain in that increases with walking and decreases with rest is called?

Answer 4

1. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a condition in which arteries leading to the legs and feet (or in some cases the arms) become clogged with fatty deposits called plaque, resulting in reduced or blocked blood flow to these areas.
2. One symptom of PAD that is hard to ignore is pain, which can occur in the legs, feet, or toes, and often interrupts sleep. Pain may also increase with walking and let up with sitting; this type of pain is called claudication.