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vicotolentino · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Most food-borne diseases manifest with similar symptoms. In diagnosing the type of food-borne disease, factors that need to be considered include all of the following except

a. Number of days since exposure
b. Recent travel history
c. Types of chronic diseases present
d. Whether others became ill

Question 2

Mr. Arbor presents to the emergency department with a history of sudden-onset abdominal pain, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. The LPN should consider (assuming orders)

a. Obtaining a stool culture
b. Interviewing carefully to determine recent food intake
c. Washing hands frequently
d. All of the above

Awesome · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Although the presence of certain chronic diseases may cause signs and symptoms to be increased, it is not a determining factor in assessing and treating food-borne diseases.

Answer to Question 2

D
Signs and symptoms of food-borne diseases may manifest as bad stomach flu. Obtaining a good food history and obtaining a stool specimen are necessary to diagnose or rule out food-borne diseases. Frequent hand washing prevents the spread of infection.