A Child Is in the Emergency Department (ED)with a Dog

question 24

Multiple Choice

A child is in the emergency department (ED) with a dog bite.After cleansing the wound and attending to the child's comfort,which action should the nurse perform next?

• A) Give a dose of antibiotic.
• B) Offer the child a toy to play with.
• C) Provide discharge teaching.
• D) Report the bite to authorities.

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