A mother calls the emergency department nurse because her child was stung by a scorpion.What should the nurse recommend?
A) Administer antihistamine.
B) Cleanse the wound with soap and water.
C) Keep the child quiet and come to the emergency department.
D) Remove the stinger and apply cool compresses.

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Venomous species of scorpions inject venom that requires emergency treatment.The absorption of the venom is delayed by keeping the child quiet and the involved area below the level of the child's heart if at all possible.Antihistamines are not effective against scorpion venom.The wound will produce intense local pain.

A Mother Calls the Emergency Department Nurse Because Her Child