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Average Score: 73%
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The mother of a 2-year-old who has been bitten by the family dog asks the nurse what to do about the bite. What should the nurse tell the mother?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Washing the bite area with running water helps clean the wound and reduce infection risk. Tetanus status and rabies risk can be assessed afterward, but immediate cleaning is the priority.