The nurse is caring for a patient who reports being bitten by a coral snake less than an hour ago.Which symptoms should the nurse expect to assess in this patient? (Select all that apply.)

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A poisonous snakebite has two small puncture wounds with surrounding discoloration,swelling,and pain.A coral snake is poisonous; the bite produces burning pain at the site of the injury.Swelling and discoloration occur within 5 to 10 minutes after the bite.B.F.Cramping and cyanosis of the site of injury are not symptoms associated with a coral snake bite.

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