A patient is admitted to the emergency department after having been bitten on the hand by a black widow spider.Which nursing intervention should the nurse initiate?

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Black widow spider bites can cause severe muscle cramps and spasms, including in the muscles used for breathing, so the nurse should monitor for respiratory distress. Wrapping the hand in a warm compress, seating the patient upright in a chair, and elevating the patient's hand above his or her heart are not appropriate interventions for a black widow spider bite.

A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department After Having