BEnsuring that the scene is safe, and the snake is away from the area
CKeeping the patient comfortable and motionless
DSuctioning the venom from the bite area with your mouth
✓ Correct answer: D. Suctioning the venom from the bite area with your mouthSnake venoms are extremely harmful and could cause injury to the rescuer. The paramedic should never suck poison from the patient's wound using the mouth. If suction is necessary, the paramedic should use a snakebite kit to remove venom from the wound. <br/><br/>The paramedic should ensure the scene is safe (choice A), provide the snakebite patient with airway and cardiovascular support (choice B), and keep the patient as still as possible (choice C) to avoid rapid movement of the venom through the body.
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