A Child Experiences Frostbite on the Fingers After Prolonged Exposure

question 31

Multiple Choice

A child experiences frostbite on the fingers after prolonged exposure to the cold.What intervention should the nurse use first?

• A) Rapidly rewarm the fingers by placing them in warm water.
• B) Place the hand in cool water.
• C) Slowly rewarm the fingers by wrapping them in a warm cloth.
• D) Use an ice pack to keep fingers cold until medical intervention is possible.

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