Question

the nurse is teaching an older adult diagnosed with diabetes about the skin. which of the following should be emphasized?
wound healing becomes prolonged with age.
skin collagen decreases with age.
a neuropathic ulcer can develop without feeling it.
hydration alters skin turgor.

Explanation:

Diabetic neuropathy can cause loss of sensation, so neuropathic ulcers can form unnoticed. This is crucial to teach.

Answer:

C. A neuropathic ulcer can develop without feeling it.