The nurse is admitting a client who states, "i was bit by a brown recluse spider." which observations made by the nurse would indicate the client's report is accurate?

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Meadow Bright

Biology

5 April, 00:34

The nurse is admitting a client who states, "i was bit by a brown recluse spider." which observations made by the nurse would indicate the client's report is accurate?

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Alexis Esparza · Answer 1

Observations for a recluse spider bite exhibits the signs and symptoms of the ff:

- the skin is reddened, and will be followed by blisters that will be forming on the bite site.

- in 2 to 8 hours of the bite, intense pain will be felt by the victim or the patient, and is accompanied by itching.

- a week after the bite, an ulcer or a sore (open) with necrosis (breakdown of tissues) will develop and may take up to a month to heal.