A Child Experiences Frostbite of the Fingers After Prolonged Exposure

question 23

Multiple Choice

A child experiences frostbite of the fingers after prolonged exposure to the cold. Which of the interventions would the nurse implement first?

• A)Rapid rewarming of the fingers by placing in warm water.
• B)Place the hand in cool water.
• C)Slow rewarming by wrapping in warm cloth.
• D)Use an ice pack to keep cold until medical intervention is possible.

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