Question

A diabetic client presents to the clinic. He is concerned his lower legs are "feeling funny." Which assessment findings lead the health care provider to suspect the client may have developed somatic neuropathy? Select all that apply.

a. both legs appear to be the same as far as numbness is involved.
b. bilateral cool ankles and feet.
c. with eyes closed, the client cannot identify where the HCP is touching his feet.
d. one leg has a reddened area in the calf and has a positive Homan sign.

Answer 1

Answer:

1.) Both legs appear to be the same as far as numbness is involved.

2.) Bilateral cool ankles and feet.

3.) With eyes closed, the client cannot identify where the HCP is touching his feet.

Somatic neuropathy can be said to be any disease of the peripheral nervous system that is associated with the voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.

The above mentioned Options 1, 2, and 3 lead the health care provider to suspect the client may have developed somatic neuropathy according to the definition.