A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus has an infected lesion on his foot. During the history of his present illness, he reports, "I had a cut on my foot, but I did not even feel it." What equipment does the nurse use to gather more data about his foot?

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A monofilament is used to test for sensation on the lower extremities. Because this patient could not feel the cut on his foot, perhaps he has lost sensation. A Wood lamp is used to detect fungal infection on the skin. A transilluminator differentiates the characteristics of tissue, fluid, and air within a specific body cavity. A reflex hammer is used to test for deep tendon reflexes.

A Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Has an Infected