When administering antivenin to a child who has been bitten by a copperhead snake, the nurse should:
a. anticipate using smaller doses that with adults.
b. administer the standard dose of 10 mL of antivenin.
c. anticipate using larger doses than with adults.
d. monitor the child closely for evidence of multiple bites.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: Larger doses of antivenin are required for children.
B Incorrect: This is a minimum dose.
C Correct: Larger doses of antivenin are required for children.
D Incorrect: This is not a likely scenario. Most snakes bite because of feeling threatened and do not inflict multiple bites.
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