The Healthcare Provider Has Ordered a Monofilament Test on a Patient

Multiple Choice

The healthcare provider has ordered a monofilament test on a patient with diabetes mellitus. What should be included in the nurse's instruction?

A) "A monofilament test is used to detect retinopathy in patients with diabetes."
B) "A monofilament test will assess feeling and sensations in different parts of your feet."
C) "A monofilament test will detect elevated blood glucose levels and ketones in the blood."
D) "A monofilament test will indicate weak or absent peripheral pulses in your feet."