The nurse is assessing a client's right lower extremity and notes an area of redness. Which part of the hand will the nurse use to further assess the client's skin?
1. Fingertips.
2. Metacarpophalgeal joints.
3. Dorsal surface.
4. Ulnar surface.
Correct Answer: 3
The skin on the dorsal surface of the fingers and the hand is thinner; therefore, it is the best area to assess skin temperature. The fingertips are used for identifying underlying skin structures and functions such as pulses, superficial lymph nodes, or crepitus. The metacarpophalgeal joint area of the hand is used to assess for vibration, or fremitus. The ulnar surface of the hand is also used to assess for fremitus.
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