The development of diabetic foot ulcers is dependent on which of ...

[jc611]

The development of diabetic foot ulcers is dependent on which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Peripheral neuropathy
  b. Tissue ischemia
  c. Trauma to the foot
  d. Pain in the affected extremity

Question 2

The skin, the largest human body organ, protects us from heat, light, injury, and infection and does which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Helps regulate body temperature
  b. Stores water, vitamin D, and fat
  c. Helps to sense pain
  d. Prevents the entry of bacteria

[jackie]

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C
The development of diabetic foot ulcers is multifactorial; three contributing factors are (1) peripheral neuropathy (changes in the function and efficiency of the nerves), (2) ischemia (decrease in blood flow related to plaque formation in the arteries), and (3) a pivotal event (e.g., trauma caused by banging the toe or stepping on a foreign object).

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D
Skin, the largest human body organ, protects us from heat, light, injury, and infection and serves to (1) help regulate body temperature; (2) store water, vitamin D, and fat; (3) help sense pain and other stimuli; and (4) prevent the entry of bacteria.