A civilian patient admitted with frostbite burns to her feet is receiving pain medication and fluid replacement and is being monitored for any signs of organ dysfunction. What rationale would the nurse provide for this conservative management?
1. Frostbite injuries are not as serious as thermal or chemical burns.
2. The extent of the injury is not obvious.
3. Little is known about other methods to treat frostbite.
4. Aggressive frostbite management is only done in specialty military hospitals.
Answer: 2
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