Vignette #1 the Waltons Have Dinner at Their Favorite Local

question 33

Multiple Choice

Vignette #1 The Waltons have dinner at their favorite local restaurant. Marty has a hamburger, Jill has grilled chicken, and Lori has clams on spaghetti. They have wine with dinner, order dessert, and thoroughly enjoy the evening. Late the next day, Marty starts having stomach pains. Soon, he also has diarrhea and begins vomiting. Jill decides he should go to the emergency room at the hospital. The medical intern at the ER sees Marty in extreme pain and immediately begins asking him questions. If you were the intern, how would you answer the following questions?
What can Marty do to prevent getting a foodborne illness from a hamburger in the future?

• A) Order burgers well done at a restaurant.
• B) Avoid irradiated beef.
• C) Order unpasteurized cheese on the burger at a restaurant.
• D) Thaw frozen beef at room temperature before cooking.
• E) Avoid hamburger that has been stored in a freezer for more than two months.

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