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Average Score: 70%
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The parent of a 6-year-old calls the nurse and reports that the child was playing outside in the snow and the child's feet now appear red and swollen. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Red and swollen feet suggest frostbite or cold injury. Immersing the feet in warm (not hot) water is the safest and most effective way to rewarm the tissue and prevent further damage.