You are providing a "stand-by" service at the county fair. About midmorning, a 50-year-old male patient approaches your tent and states that he was bitten in the right shoulder by some sort of insect and the pain is tremendous. Assessment reveals his shoulder to have a large reddened area with a bite mark in the middle. The skin is warm to the touch. Your care of this patient should include:

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Applying a cold pack to the site will help reduce swelling and pain associated with insect bites. Elevating the right hand, scrubbing the site, and massaging the site are all inappropriate interventions for an insect bite.

You Are Providing a "Stand-By" Service at the County Fair