The Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department,having Suffered Frostbite

question 30

Multiple Choice

The patient is admitted to the emergency department,having suffered frostbite to the hands,which are grayish-white in color.What action should the nurse implement when attempting to warm the hands?

• A)Have the patient rub the hands together briskly.
• B)Wipe the hands vigorously with a warm towel.
• C)Run tepid water over the hands to warm slowly.
• D)Wrap the hands in hot,moist towels.