The patient is admitted to the emergency room after having been bitten on the hand by a black widow spider. The nursing intervention that is indicated is to:
1. monitor for respiratory distress.
2. wrap the hand in a warm compress.
3. seat the patient upright in a chair.
4. elevate the patient's hand above his or her heart.
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Neurotoxins frequently cause anaphylaxis, with severe respiratory distress and seizure. Therefore, the patient should be protected from falls and the hand be kept cool and below the heart to delay spread of the toxin.
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A) Heart disease B) High lipid levels C) Diabetes D) Respiratory disease
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1. Encouraging appropriate use of the health care system for good health including yearly checkups and routine screenings. 2. Positively influencing lifestyle choice including use of addictive substances, sexual practice, exercise, and nutrition. 3. Promoting effective stress management techniques such as yoga, imaging, and laugh therapy. 4. Reducing the negative effect of environmental forces, such as air pollution, noise, crowded living conditions, and crime, on health.
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