Posted: September 26th, 2017

The client experienced frostbite to the right hand.

The client arrives at the emergency department and has experienced frostbite to the right hand. Which of the following would the nurse note on assessment of the client’s hand?

A. A white color to the skin, which is insensitive to touch.
B. A pink, edematous hand.
C. A fiery red skin with edema in the nail beds.
D. Black fingertips surrounded by an erythematous rash.