A child experiences frostbite on the fingers after prolonged exposure to the cold.What intervention should the nurse use first?
A) Rapidly rewarm the fingers by placing them in warm water.
B) Place the hand in cool water.
C) Slowly rewarm the fingers by wrapping them in a warm cloth.
D) Use an ice pack to keep fingers cold until medical intervention is possible.

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Rapid rewarming is recommended by immersing the affected part in well-agitated water at 37.8°C to 42.2°C and results in less tissue necrosis than slow thawing.The frostbitten area should be rewarmed as soon as possible to avoid further tissue damage.

A Child Experiences Frostbite on the Fingers After Prolonged Exposure