While performing the assessment for bilateral symmetrical skin temperature, the nurse finds that the client's left hand skin temperature is much cooler that the skin temperature of the right hand. This finding could indicate:
1. Peripheral arterial insufficiency.
2. Hypothyroidism.
3. Infection.
4. Overuse.
Peripheral arterial insufficiency.
Rationale: Peripheral arterial insufficiency decreases the blood flow to the area, which results in decreased local skin temperature. Hypothyroidism would cause a generalized decrease in skin temperature. An infection could cause an increase in localized skin temperature. Overuse is not likely to cause a difference in temperature.
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