The nurse is admitting a child with frostbite.What health care prescription should the nurse question and verify?
A) Massage the injured tissue.
B) Apply a loose dressing after rewarming.
C) Avoid any application of dry heat to the area.
D) Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) for discomfort.

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A frostbite victim should not have injured tissue rubbed.It is contraindicated because it can cause damage by rupture of crystallized cells.After rewarming,a loose dressing is applied to the affected skin,and analgesia is administered if indicated.Dry heat is not applied.

The Nurse Is Admitting a Child with Frostbite