A Client Arrives at the Emergency Department with Nausea, Hematemesis

question 29

Multiple Choice

A client arrives at the emergency department with nausea, hematemesis, fever, abdominal pain, and severe diarrhea. There is a suspicion the client has been exposed to the anthrax bacillus. What category of medications will be administered?

• A) Antimicrobials
• B) Narcotics
• C) Antihistamines
• D) Antacids

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