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

question 2

Multiple Choice

The patient is admitted to the emergency department,having suffered frostbite to the hands,which are grayish-white in color.When attempting to warm the hands,the nurse should:

• 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.

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