1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
insens350 [35]
3 years ago
5

The nurse is performing a neurologic assessment on a 41-year-old woman with a history of diabetes. when testing her ability to f

eel the vibrations of a tuning fork, the nurse notices that the patient is unable to feel vibrations on the great toe or ankle bilaterally, but she is able to feel vibrations on both patellae. given this information, what would the nurse suspect?
Health
1 answer:
Kobotan [32]3 years ago
3 0
<span>Loss of vibration sense occurs with peripheral neuropathy (e.g., diabetes and alcoholism). Peripheral neuropathy is worse at the feet and gradually improves as the examiner moves up the leg, as opposed to a specific nerve lesion, which has a clear zone of deficit for its dermatome.</span>
You might be interested in
Which of the following joints are able to move through the greatest range of motion.
Nikitich [7]

The presence of synovial fluid and an articular capsule give synovial joints the greatest range of movement

6 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
What's the measurement of cc to millimeter
murzikaleks [220]
Cubic centimeter = cubic millimeter

1 = 1000
8 0
3 years ago
Which is not a cause of infertility in men?
Natali5045456 [20]

Answer:  

Causes of male infertility. These may include: Abnormal sperm production or function due to undescended testicles, genetic defects, health problems such as diabetes or infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, mumps or HIV. Enlarged veins in the testes (varicocele) can also affect the quality of sperm.

Explanation:

8 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
The __________ of exercise determines the health and fitness benefit of the exercise.
Tanzania [10]
The answer is d which is  type
5 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Match the following terms or definitions
krek1111 [17]

Answer:

1. Clarifiyng.

2. Empathizing.

3. Active Listening

4. encouraging.

5. Reflective listening.

Explanation:

7 0
2 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Other questions:
  • To keep a victim of severe internal bleeding from going into shock, keep him _____ until EMS arrives.
    8·1 answer
  • Which of these circumstances should keep a person from drinking? Select three options.
    15·2 answers
  • Olympic athletes have lower resting heart rates because A. their lungs tend to be naturally larger. B. they tend to eat low-fat
    14·2 answers
  • True or false. <br> The pancreas regulates metabolism, body heat, and bone growth
    6·2 answers
  • A physical change that accompanies young adulthood is
    6·1 answer
  • Some parents of asthmatic children respond to very small changes in their child's breathing and seek care accordingly. Other par
    15·1 answer
  • To reduce her intake of added sugars, Isabelle should A) consume energy drinks instead of coffee. B) increase her intake of beve
    15·2 answers
  • Fringe vision:
    8·1 answer
  • Which virus is responsible for grandfather davis’s shingles?
    9·1 answer
  • Why do people have to go to the bathroom? Explain.
    7·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!