NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A person's right thumb was accidentally severed with an axe. The amputated right thumb was recovered. Which action by the nurse preserves the thumb so it could possibly be reattached in surgery?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wrapping the thumb and placing it in a bag on ice preserves viability for reattachment without freezing tissue. Direct ice causes frostbite, warm water promotes decay, and wrapping alone is insufficient.
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