Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Full-length
The practical nurse is collaborating with the registered nurse to develop a care plan for a homeless client just brought into the emergency department with frostbite to the fingers and toes. The client is experiencing numbness, and assessment shows mottled skin. Which interventions should be included in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
B,D
Rationale
Elevation reduces swelling post-rewarming. Analgesia manages pain. Occlusive dressings trap moisture, massaging risks tissue damage, and continuous soaks may cause maceration.