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.
D
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