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Which cold-related emergency is characterized by localized itching, redness, and recurrent edema on exposed or poorly insulated body parts

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Answer: A.

Step-by-step explanation:

These are small,red patches with itchy swellings that usually appear at the toes fingers, ears, and other parts , in reaction to continous exposure to cold.

They are caused by painful inflammation to the blood vessels in the skin of the parts listed above.

Completed questions.

Which cold-related emergency is characterized by localized itching, redness, and recurrent edema on exposed or poorly insulated body parts?

A. Chilblains

B. Nonfreezing cold injury

C. Superficial frostbite

D. Hypothermia

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