The mother of a 2-year-old who has been bitten by the family dog asks the nurse what to do about the bite. What should the nurse tell the mother? 1. “You need to take the child to the local...

The mother of a 2-year-old who has been bitten by the family dog asks the nurse what to do about the bite. What should the nurse tell the mother?

1. “You need to take the child to the local urgent-care center immediately.”

2. “Wash the bite area with lots of running water, and then check the injury.”

3. “Determine when the child's latest tetanus vaccine was administered.”

4. “Make an appointment to see the child's primary care provider now to start rabies shots.”