A 32-year-old female reports being bitten on the left lower leg by an unknown snake approximately 45 minutes ago while gardening. She killed the snake and describes it as 18 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, SpO, 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 siteRequest advanced life support interceptAnticipate potential respiratory compromiseFocus primarily on local wound managementMonitor the patient’s neurological status closelyRecognize this as a high-priority transport situationWait on scene for 30 minutes to observe for symptom progressionReassure the patient that min
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