The nurse is assessing the feet of an adult client who is hospitalized with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.Assessment findings indicate an absence of cuts, cracks, or blisters.The client states, "I don't have as much feeling in my feet as I used to." Which condition does the nurse correctly identify for this client?

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Paresthesia is the correct condition identified by the nurse, as it refers to abnormal sensations such as numbness or a lack of feeling, which the client describes experiencing in their feet. This is a common complication of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus due to diabetic neuropathy.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Feet of an Adult Client