A patient has been bitten by a nonpoisonous grass snake. Your care would include:

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Cleaning and dressing the wound is the appropriate care for a nonpoisonous snake bite. The wound should be cleaned thoroughly and covered with a sterile dressing to prevent infection. Administering epinephrine or applying a constricting band is not necessary for a nonpoisonous snake bite. Emergency transport to the hospital may be necessary if the wound becomes infected or if the patient has an allergic reaction.

A Patient Has Been Bitten by a Nonpoisonous Grass Snake