A nurse who works in a diabetes clinic is providing education regarding foot care to a group of patients and families. The nurse would make which statements to explain why these patients are at risk for foot ulcers?. Select all that apply.

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Patients with diabetes are at risk for foot ulcers due to neuropathy, which can cause a loss of sensation in the feet (A), changes in blood vessels that decrease circulation to the feet (B), and a slower response to infection (D).

A Nurse Who Works in a Diabetes Clinic Is Providing