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Title: A client comes into the emergency department complaining of the inability to feel his hands and feet ... Post by: lesh0402 on Jan 18, 2018 A client comes into the emergency department complaining of the inability to feel his hands and feet after waiting for 2 hours for transportation in 20F weather. To help this client, the nurse should:
1. Rub and massage the hands and feet. 2. Warm the hands and feet in tepid water for 2 hours. 3. Warm the hands and feet in 104F water for 20 to 30 minutes. 4. Provide an antipyretic. Title: A client comes into the emergency department complaining of the inability to feel his hands and feet ... Post by: simplycool on Jan 18, 2018 3. Warm the hands and feet in 104F water for 20 to 30 minutes.
Rationale: The client's inability to feel his hands and feet after spending 2 hours in 20F weather would indicate the client is experiencing frostbite. Rapid thawing decreases tissue necrosis and should be done by warming the hands and feet in 104F water for 20 to 30 minutes. The hands and feet should not be rubbed. Tepid water will not rapidly warm the hands and feet. Antipyretics would be indicated for a fever. |