A patient with frostbite injury asks a nurse about what to expect during thawing. What should the nurse explain to the patient?

A. Paradoxical heat sensation: This occurs in hypothermia, not typically during frostbite rewarming. B. Permanent nerve damage: While this is a possible complication of severe frostbite, it is not expected during thawing. The nurse should not prematurely alarm the patient with worst-case outcomes. C. Immediate return to normal temperature: Return of tissue temperature is gradual, and the affected area may remain cool for a while. Full recovery takes time. D. Swelling should be expected with thawing and frostbite injury: This is the accurate and expected response. Reperfusion causes inflammatory swelling, redness, and pain.