NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -If a cat or dog bites you, you should: Wash the wound gently with soap and water. Apply pressure with a clean towel to the injured area to stop any bleeding. Apply a sterile bandage to the wound.

Detailed explanation-2: -An infected cat bite wound will be red, swollen, and painful, and the infection can spread through the surrounding tissues, causing a condition called cellulitis, or through the blood to other areas of the body, causing a condition called septicemia (often called blood poisoning).

Detailed explanation-3: -Cleaning will help wash out the virus. If available, use soap or detergent to help kill the virus. Washing the area or wound is probably the most effective procedure in the prevention of rabies.

Detailed explanation-4: -If the bite or scratch is bleeding, apply pressure to it with a clean bandage, cloth, or towel to stop the bleeding. Wash the wound with soap and water under pressure from a faucet for at least 5 minutes. Dry the wound and cover it with a sterile dressing. More items

Detailed explanation-5: -Stop the wound from bleeding by applying direct pressure with a clean, dry cloth. Wash the wound. Apply an antibacterial ointment to the wound. Put on a dry, sterile bandage. If the bite is on the neck, head, face, hand, fingers, or feet, call your provider right away.