A child experiences frostbite of the fingers after prolonged exposure to the cold. Which of the interventions would the nurse implement first?
A) Rapid rewarming of the fingers by placing in warm water.
B) Place the hand in cool water.
C) Slow rewarming by wrapping in warm cloth.
D) Use an ice pack to keep cold until medical intervention is possible.
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