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The primary first aid intervention in the prehospital setting for a black widow

The primary first aid intervention in the prehospital setting for a black widow spider bite is the application of ice. Which statement provides the best rationale for this intervention?
A.   Ice inhibits the action of neurotoxin.
B.   Ice reduces swelling in the affected extremity.
C.   Ice decreases venous return from the affected extremity.
D.   Ice decreases the pain associated with spider bites.

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Thank you for this, it helped me understand it perfectly.

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Hey, no worries.

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