Integumentary: Ulcers: Diabetic

Question 1

Etiology:

Answer 1

• Atherosclerotic peripheral artery disease and peripheral neuropathy
• Caused by loss of loss of protective sensation, loss of muscle coordination, mechanical trauma, autonomic dysfunction

Question 2

Clinical Features: Location

Answer 2

• Occurs where arterial ulcers typically appear
• Occurs where peripheral neuropathy typically occurs
  (Plantar aspect of the foot)

Question 3

Clinical Features: Pain

Answer 3

• Typically not painful

- Sensory loss usually present

Question 4

Clinical Features: Pulses

Answer 4

• May be present or diminished

Question 5

Clinical Features: Reflexes

Answer 5

• Absent ankle jerks with neuropathy

Question 6

Clinical Features: Infection

Answer 6

• More common

- Sepsis and or gangrene may develop