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Which of the following is recommended when taking care of someone who is bitten by a...

Which of the following is recommended when taking care of someone who is bitten by a rattlesnake?

A. Place a cold pack on the bite

B. Place a hot pack on the bite

C. None of the above are recommended

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None of the above are recommended when taking care of someone who is bitten by a rattlesnake.

Answer - C. None of the above are recommended.

Rattlesnakes are poisonous so bitten by a rattlesnake is an emergency condition. So, don't waste time by doing these type of home remedies.

Place a cold pack on the bite can stop the blood circulation and  Place a hot pack on the bite can worsen the condition by increasing blood circulation, It better to immediately hospitalized the patient and gave the antivenom drugs.

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