Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
-A parent brings an adolescent who is 16 years of age to the pediatric clinic, because the patient is experiencing unusual sensations in the feet. The nurse learns the patient was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus as a toddler; glucose levels have always been erratic and difficult to control. Which assessment findings does the nurse expect based on the health history? Select all that apply.
A) Inability to identify a sharp or blunt sensation on the sole of the foot
B) Feet warm to the touch and capillary refill within normal limits
C) Problems with balance when standing without support
D) Toe nails smooth in appearance and nail beds pink in color
E) Signs of weakness during neuromuscular checks to the lower legs
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