A client is seen in the emergency department after being bit in the hand by a rattlesnake. What is his injury an example of?

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The client's injury is an example of exposure, which is the contact of an organism or substance with a host that may lead to adverse health effects. Acute toxicity refers to the harmful effects of a single exposure to a substance, while chronic toxicity refers to the harmful effects of repeated or prolonged exposure. Antidote refers to a substance that can counteract the effects of a poison or toxic substance.

A Client Is Seen in the Emergency Department After Being