The development of diabetic foot ulcers is dependent on which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

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The development of diabetic foot ulcers is multifactorial;three contributing factors are (1)peripheral neuropathy (changes in the function and efficiency of the nerves), (2)ischemia (decrease in blood flow related to plaque formation in the arteries),and (3)a pivotal event (e.g. ,trauma caused by banging the toe or stepping on a foreign object).

The Development of Diabetic Foot Ulcers Is Dependent on Which