[Answered]: A 32-year-old female reports being bitten on the…

A 32-year-old female reports being bitten on the left lower leg by an unknown snake approximately minutes ago while gardening. She killed the snake and describes it as inches long with red, yellow, and black bands. Assessment reveals two small puncture marks with minimal swelling or discoloration. The patient reports mild numbness around her mouth and slight difficulty swallowing. Vital signs: BP 118/76, P 88, R 16, SpO2 97%. Based on this presentation, select the three (3) assessment or management priorities for this patient. Select all that apply: Apply a tourniquet above the bite site Request advanced life support intercept Anticipate potential respiratory compromise Focus primarily on local wound management Monitor the patient’s neurological status closely Recognize this as a high-priority transport situation Wait on scene for 30 minutes to observe for symptom progression Reassure the patient that minimal swelling indicates no envenomation