Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) Practice Exam

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What defines sensory neuropathy?

Damage to muscles
Damage to nerves that mediate sensation
Damage to blood vessels
Damage to bone density

The correct answer is: Damage to nerves that mediate sensation

Sensory neuropathy is characterized by damage specifically to the nerves responsible for transmitting sensory information, such as touch, pain, temperature, and proprioception. This type of neuropathy affects the sensory fibers, leading to symptoms like numbness, tingling, pain, or loss of sensation in the affected areas. In contrast, damage to muscles pertains to conditions such as myopathy, which impacts muscle function and strength rather than sensation. Damage to blood vessels can lead to vascular issues and poor circulation, while damage to bone density relates to bone health and structural integrity, neither of which directly correlate with sensory processing or sensation. Therefore, the defining characteristic of sensory neuropathy is the impairment of nerves that mediate sensation, making the identification of option B as the correct choice clear.