Emergency and Disaster Nursing NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
The nurse is providing first aid to a victim of a poisonous snake bite. Which intervention should be the nurse's first action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Immobilizing the limb and removing constrictive items (e.g., jewelry) prevents venom spread and swelling, the first action. Tourniquets, cutting, and steroids are outdated or secondary.