When a client has a cold pack applied to the foot, the nurse should be notified immediately if the nursing assistant sees that the foot is:

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The improper application of cold to the foot could cause pale skin that does not return to its normal color quickly after a cold application is removed. This should be reported to the nurse immediately. Dry skin is not unusual and not related to the cold pack. Blistering and bright red skin are results of the improper application of heat not cold.

When a Client Has a Cold Pack Applied to the Foot