A child experiences frostbite of the fingers after prolonged exposure to the cold. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
a. Rapid rewarming of the fingers by placing in warm water
b. Placing the hand in cool water
c. Slow rewarming by wrapping in warm cloth
d. Using an ice pack to keep cold until medical intervention is possible
A
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A Rapid rewarming is accomplished by immersing the part in well-agitated water
at 37.8° C to 42.2° C (100° F to 108° F).
B The frostbitten area should be rewarmed as soon as possible to avoid further
tissue damage.
C Rapid rewarming results in less tissue necrosis than slow thawing.
D The frostbitten area should be rewarmed, as soon as possible, to avoid further
tissue damage.
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