On June 30, a 47- Year- Old Man Was Hospitalized

question 42

Multiple Choice

On June 30, a 47- year- old man was hospitalized with dizziness, blurred vision, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, and nausea. Examination revealed facial paralysis. The patient had partially healed superficial knee wounds incurred while laying cement. He reported eating home- canned green beans and stew containing roast beef and potatoes 24 hours before onset of symptoms. The patient should be treated with

• A) antibiotics.
• B) surgery.
• C) antitoxin.
• D) supportive care, including respiratory assistance.
• E) vaccination.

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