A 68 year old with diabetes complains of impaired sensation caused by a disease of the nerves in the feet. This patient likely has peripheral:
A) neuralgia.
B) neuropathy.
C) neuroplasty.
D) neurorrhaphy.

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Peripheral neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes that affects the nerves, causing impaired sensation and often leading to pain or numbness in the feet. Neuralgia refers to pain caused by nerve damage, while neuroplasty and neurorrhaphy are surgical procedures used to repair nerves and would not be appropriate in this case.

A 68 Year Old with Diabetes Complains of Impaired Sensation