A mother calls the emergency department nurse because her child was stung by a scorpion. The nurse should recommend
a. Administering antihistamine
b. Cleansing with soap and water
c. Keeping child quiet and come to emergency department
d. Removing stinger and apply cool compresses
C
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A Antihistamines are not effective against scorpion venom.
B The wound will have intense local pain. Emergency treatment is indicated.
C Venomous species of scorpions inject venom that contains hemolysins,
endotheliolysins, and neurotoxins. The absorption of the venom is delayed by
keeping the child quiet and the involved area in dependent position.
D The wound will have intense local pain. Emergency treatment is indicated.
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