[Verified Answer]: Neuropathy: The nurse is evaluating…

Neuropathy: The nurse is evaluating someone for in-home services. When asking about the history of medical problems, the client states they have neuropathy, but is unable to say which type. The nurse asks the client to describe the symptoms. The client says, “I have numbness and tingling in both hands and feet. I can’t feel the tips of either, but as you move towards both wrists and ankles, I can start to feel sensations.” Based on the client’s description, what type of neuropathy does the client have and what is a common cause of it?