A Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Hypothermia and Frostbite

question 17

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client with hypothermia and frostbite of the nose and fingers.Which action by the nurse is inappropriate for this client?

• A) Massage frostbite areas to rewarm them and increase circulation.
• B) Rapidly rewarm affected areas in circulating warm water.
• C) Keep the client on bedrest with the affected parts elevated.
• D) Debride blisters.

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