A male client arrives at the emergency room and has experienced frostbites to the right hand. Which of the following would the nurse note on assessment of the client’s hand?
a. A pink, edematous hand
b. A fiery red skin with edema in the nail beds
c. Black fingertips surrounded by an erythematous rash
d. A white color to the skin, which is insensitive to touch
Answer D.
Assessment findings in frostbite include a white or blue color; the skin will be hard, cold, and insensitive to touch. As thawing occurs, flushing of the skin, the development of blisters or blebs, or tissue edema appears. Options A, B, and C are incorrect.
a. A pink, edematous hand
b. A fiery red skin with edema in the nail beds
c. Black fingertips surrounded by an erythematous rash
d. A white color to the skin, which is insensitive to touch
Answer D.
Assessment findings in frostbite include a white or blue color; the skin will be hard, cold, and insensitive to touch. As thawing occurs, flushing of the skin, the development of blisters or blebs, or tissue edema appears. Options A, B, and C are incorrect.