The Emergency Department Has Been Notified of a Potential Bioterrorism

question 25

Multiple Choice

The emergency department has been notified of a potential bioterrorism attack. Which action by the nurse is priority?

• A) Monitor for specific symptoms.
• B) Manage all patients using standard precautions.
• C) Transport patients quickly and efficiently through the elevators.
• D) Prepare for post-traumatic stress associated with this bioterrorism attack.

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