A Child Is Bitten by a Snake near a Swimming

question 9

Multiple Choice

A child is bitten by a snake near a swimming pool in an area where copperhead snakes are known to inhabit, although the parents cannot describe the snake. An examination of the bite reveals a severe local reaction at the site with edema and intense pain. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner do first?

• A) Administer narcotic analgesics to provide comfort.
• B) Begin treatment with oral amoxicillin-clavulanate for 5 days.
• C) Clean the wound and administer tetanus prophylaxis.
• D) Transport the child by ambulance to a medical center.

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