One of your friends on a hunting trip in Montana has suffered a severe localized cold injury to his hand and fingers. He does not have any life-threatening conditions and you elect to rewarm the affected areas. Which of the following actions is most appropriate for your friend?
a. Immerse the hand and fingers in water that is no hotter than 120°F.
b. Place the hand lower than the heart after rewarming is complete.
c. Slowly warm the affected hand using hot packs.
d. Thaw and rewarm the tissue as quickly as possible.
Answer: d
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