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A Patient Arrives at the Emergency Department After Being Bitten

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A patient arrives at the emergency department after being bitten by a poisonous snake. Initially, the nurse will plan to


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Vitamin A

An essential fat-soluble vitamin important for vision, immune function, and skin health, occurring naturally in foods like carrots, spinach, and liver.

Night Blindness

A condition characterized by difficulty seeing in low light or darkness, often due to vitamin A deficiency.

Lipids

A group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins, and others, serving as energy storage, structural components of cell membranes, and signaling molecules.

Glucose

A simple sugar and a primary source of energy for the body's cells, derived from foods and stored in the body as glycogen.

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