Following a traumatic amputation of the finger, the amputated part arrives at the emergency department wrapped in a dry paper towel. What should be the nurse's immediate action to best preserve the viability of the amputated part for potential reattachment?
Rewrap the finger in damp gauze, place it in a watertight bag, and then place the bag on ice.
Refreeze the amputated part immediately upon arrival.
Re-wrap the amputated part with additional dry gauze to absorb any moisture.
Place the amputated finger directly onto ice to cool it rapidly.