You are caring for a patient with an extensive cold injury to his right hand and arm. Which of the following instructions would be appropriate?
A) "Why don't we get that ring off his right ring finger."
B) "We need to move the right arm to promote blood flow into it."
C) "I need someone to apply hot packs to the right hand and arm."
D) "Will someone please carefully cut off the frozen clothing on his arm?"
A
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