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A 29-year-old male experienced multiple fire-ant bites to his lower extremities. he is conscious and alert, and denies respiratory distress. his skin is warm, dry, and without urticaria, and his breath sounds are clear and equal bilaterally. appropriate management for this patient includes

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A 29-year-old male experienced multiple fire-ant bites to his lower extremities. He is conscious and alert, and denies respiratory distress. His skin is warm, dry, and without urticaria and his breath sounds are clear and equal bilaterally. Appropriate management for this patient includes:
- applying ice to the bites and observing for signs of an allergic reaction
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