Paired entries for this system. The left column is denial-bait; the right column is the same clinical picture written so a reviewer can see why a nurse was required.
Weak — does not survive
Why it fails
Strong — defensible
“No numbness.”
No testing, no protective-sensation status, no skilled assessment — a layperson observation.
“Protective sensation intact to 10-g monofilament at all plantar sites; light touch symmetric; no new deficit from baseline.”
“Sensation okay.”
Qualitative, no method, no comparison.
“Light touch intact distal-to-proximal bilaterally; proprioception intact at great toes; unchanged from baseline.”
“Feet numb.”
No site, no risk, no action.
“Protective sensation absent at great toes and forefoot per monofilament, progressed from baseline; foot-protection intensified, podiatry referral requested.”
“Sore on foot.”
No link to sensation, no offloading, no notification.
“1 cm painless plantar ulcer in an insensate foot the patient could not feel; offloaded, MD notified, wound care ordered (see Wounds).”
“Educated on foot care.”
No content, no learner response.
“Daily foot inspection with mirror and burn prevention taught; patient return-demonstrated a correct foot check; reporting of new lesions reinforced.”
“Some tingling.”
No distribution, no change, no plan.
“New burning paresthesia in a stocking distribution, progressed from baseline, affecting sleep; MD notified, neuropathic-pain order received.”
