Touch Peripheral Sensation

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.SENS_LIGHT

Light touch [intact/level] distal-to-proximal, [symmetric/asymmetric]; distribution [described]; [unchanged/changed] from baseline.

.SENS_MONO

Protective sensation by 10-g monofilament: sites felt [list], not felt [list]; status [intact/reduced/absent]; [change from baseline].

.SENS_PROP

Proprioception at [great toes/fingers] [intact/impaired]; balance/fall-risk implication [described]; [action].

.SENS_TEMP

Temperature/pain discrimination [intact/impaired] where tested; burn/injury-risk implication [described]; [teaching].

.SENS_SKIN

Skin in reduced-sensation areas [intact/lesion]; unnoticed injury [none/described]; [offloading/notification] (see Wounds).

.SENS_TEACH

Taught [foot/skin inspection/footwear/burn prevention/fall precautions]; [patient/caregiver] return-demonstrated [result]; gaps [none/described].

.SENS_NOTIFY

Provider notified at [time] of [finding]; orders received: [orders]; follow-through [completed/scheduled]; reassess [parameter] next visit.

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