The nurse is caring for a patient who reports being bitten by a coral snake less than an hour ago. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to see? (Select all that apply.)
a. A pale mottled cyanotic center at the site of injury
b. Two small puncture wounds
c. Discoloration surrounding the site of the bite
d. Localized swelling at the site of the bite
e. Cramping of large muscle groups
f. Reports of burning pain at the site of injury
ANS: B, C, D, F
A poisonous snakebite has two small puncture wounds with surrounding discoloration, swelling, and pain. A coral snake is poisonous; the bite produces burning pain at the site of the injury. Swelling and discoloration occur within 5 to 10 minutes after the bite.
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