You Have Been Called to a Hunting Camp for a Patient

question 63

Multiple Choice

You have been called to a hunting camp for a patient with a severe localized cold injury to his hand and fingers. The patient is suffering no life-threatening conditions and you elect to rewarm the affected areas. Which one of the following would be appropriate for this patient?

• A) Immerse the hand and fingers in water no hotter than 120°F.
• B) Place the hand lower than the heart after rewarming is complete.
• C) Do not stir the water while the hand is submerged to decrease risk for injury.
• D) Thaw and rewarm the tissue as quickly as possible.

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