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The Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department,having Suffered Frostbite

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The patient is admitted to the emergency department,having suffered frostbite to the hands,which are grayish-white in color.What action should the nurse implement when attempting to warm the hands?


A) Have the patient rub the hands together briskly.
B) Wipe the hands vigorously with a warm towel.
C) Run tepid water over the hands to warm slowly.
D) Wrap the hands in hot,moist towels.

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