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

Multiple Choice

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.