The nurse is assessing a client recently bitten by a coral snake. Which assessment is the priority?
a. Peripheral edema and swelling
b. Evaluation of clotting times
c. Respiratory rate and depth
d. Electrocardiogram rhythm
C
Manifestations of coral snake envenomation are the result of its neurotoxic properties. The phy-siologic effect is to block neurotransmission, which produces ascending paralysis, reduced per-ception of pain, and, ultimately, respiratory paralysis. The nurse should monitor for respiratory rate and depth. Severe swelling and clotting problems do not occur with coral snakes but do oc-cur with pit viper snakes. Electrocardiogram rhythm is not affected by neurotoxins.
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