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piesebel

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The patient is brought into the emergency department as part of an MCI. The patient has white powder on his clothes, and it is suspected that the patient has been exposed to anthrax. What should the nurse do first?
 
  a. Cut off the patient's clothing and place it in a plastic bag.
  b. Have the patient remove his sweater by pulling it over his head.
  c. Avoid using oxygen that could decrease the patient's oxygen drive.
  d. Provide the patient with appropriate antibiotics.

Question 2

________________ provide a quick, easy reference for health care team members in assessing the patient's status.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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jazzlynnnnn

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
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If you suspect anthrax, remove the patient's clothing and place it in a labeled plastic biohazard bag. Do not have the patient pull clothing off over the head, but rather cut off clothing. Administer oxygen therapy. Various biological agents (e.g., pulmonary anthrax) commonly cause respiratory symptoms that will result in an altered gas exchange. Exposure to these agents is commonly treated with ciprofloxacin and/or doxycycline, and botulism requires supportive care and use of an antitoxin.

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Flow sheets provide a quick, easy reference for health care team members in assessing the patient's status.


piesebel

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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