A nurse is providing care to an older adult client who has frostbite of the feet. Which action would be least appropriate?

A nurse is providing care to an older adult client who has frostbite of the feet. Which action would be least appropriate?


a) Placing sterile cotton between the toes after rewarming

b) Restricting ambulation

c) Massaging the feet

d) Providing an analgesic for pain



Asnwer: Massaging the feet