The nurse observes hyperpigmented, velvety macular lesions on the neck during the assessment of a diabetic client. What does the nurse infer from this observation?

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Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition characterized by hyperpigmented, velvety macular lesions on the neck and other body folds. It is commonly associated with diabetes and insulin resistance. Lipoatrophy and lipohypertrophy are conditions that affect subcutaneous fat and are not related to this skin finding. Pigmented pretibial papules are another skin condition and typically appear on the shins, not the neck.

The Nurse Observes Hyperpigmented, Velvety Macular Lesions on the Neck