A patient who amputated his thumb in a lawnmower accident hands the emergency department nurse his thumb in a glass jar.What is the best action for the nurse to implement?

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The best action is to wrap the thumb in a cloth saturated with normal saline and place it in a baggie. This helps to keep the tissue moist and at a cool temperature without direct contact with ice, which can cause tissue damage.

A Patient Who Amputated His Thumb in a Lawnmower Accident