A 44-year-old woman was bitten on the ankle by an unidentified snake while working in her garden. She is conscious and alert, has stable vital signs, and denies shortness of breath. Her only complaint is a burning sensation at the wound site. Your assessment reveals two small puncture wounds, redness, and swelling. You should:
Since the woman was bitten by an unidentified snake, and the assessment shows two small puncture wounds, redness, and swelling, the following will be done:
