You are providing a "stand-by" service at the county fair. At midmorning, a 50-year-old male patient approaches your tent and states that he was bitten in the right shoulder by some sort of insect and has tremendous pain. Assessment reveals his shoulder to have a large reddened area with a sting mark in the middle. The skin is warm to the touch. Your care of this patient should include:
A) Elevating the right hand
B) Applying a cold pack to the site
C) Scrubbing the site with soap and sterile water
D) Massaging the site gently
B) Applying a cold pack to the site
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Fontanelles, which are openings in the skulls of newborns that allow brain expansion, close when the child is at approximately what age?
a. 3–4 months of age b. 18–20 months of age c. 3 years of age d. 1 year of age
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