A 37-Year-Old Patient with a Long History of IV Drug

A 37-year-old patient with a long history of IV drug use is seen at a community clinic, where the patient reports difficulty walking because "I don't know where her feet are." Diagnostic screening reveals a positive VDRL and fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FAT-Abs) test. Based on the patient history, the nurse will assess (Select all that apply.)

A) visual acuity.
B) genitalia for lesions.
C) heart sounds and aortic pulsations.
D) joints for swelling and inflammation.
E) skin and mucous membranes for gummas.
F) mental state for judgment and orientation.