While performing the assessment for bilateral symmetrical skin temperature, the nurse finds that the skin temperature of the patient's left hand is much cooler than the skin temperature of the right hand
The nurse should conduct additional assessment for which possible conditions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Peripheral arterial insufficiency
2. Hypothyroidism
3. Overuse
4. Infection
5. Differences in ambient room temperature
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Rationale 1: Peripheral arterial insufficiency reduces blood flow to an area, which results in a lower local skin temperature.
Rationale 2: Hypothyroidism would cause a generalized decrease in skin temperature, not different temperatures on each side.
Rationale 3: Overuse is not likely to cause a difference in temperature.
Rationale 4: An infection could cause an increase in local skin temperature.
Rationale 5: Differences in ambient room temperature are not likely to be significant enough to result in noticeable differences in skin temperature from side to side.
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