Question 10 of 30
If it becomes necessary to thaw a hand with deep frostbite you should ensure that:
A
The patient sees a doctor no later than 48 hrs after thawing
B
There is no danger of refreezing
C
Adequate pain relief medication is available
D
Capillary refill takes no longer than 15 seconds
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: There is no danger of refreezing.
If thawing frozen tissue, it is critical to ensure there is no chance of the area refreezing. Refreezing causes massive cellular destruction and irreversible damage to the tissue.