Question

The nurse is assessing a patient’s skin during an office visit. what part of the hand and technique should be used to best assess the patient’s skin temperature?

Answer 1

ANS: dorsal surface of the hand because the skin is thinner than on the palms.

The dorsa (backs) of hands and fingers are best for determining temperature because the skin there is thinner than on the palms. Fingertips are best for fine, tactile discrimination; the other responses are not useful for palpation.