A child is brought to the emergency department with several deep dog bites on her legs.After cleaning the wounds, what should the nurse be primarily concerned with ascertaining?

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The nurse's primary concern after cleaning the wounds should be to determine the child's tetanus inoculation status. This is important because dog bites can introduce bacteria into the body that can cause tetanus. The other options are also important, but not as immediate a concern as ensuring that the child is protected against tetanus.

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