A Child Is Bitten by a Snake near a Swimming

A child is bitten by a snake near a swimming pool in an area where copperhead snakes are known to inhabit, although the parents cannot describe the snake. An examination of the bite reveals a severe local reaction at the site with edema and intense pain. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner do first?

A) Administer narcotic analgesics to provide comfort.
B) Begin treatment with oral amoxicillin-clavulanate for 5 days.
C) Clean the wound and administer tetanus prophylaxis.
D) Transport the child by ambulance to a medical center.