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Several Patients Are Admitted After a Being Exposed to a Substance

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Several patients are admitted after a being exposed to a substance that was released in their manufacturing plant. The patients are demonstrating flu-like symptoms, unproductive cough, and fever. These patients should be assessed for which of the following types of exposure?

Definitions:

Commission

A formal group or body delegated to perform a specific function or to investigate, discuss, or report on a particular matter.

Policies

Principles or rules created to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes.

Guarantee Health Care

A commitment or policy ensuring that individuals have access to necessary medical treatments and services, sometimes regardless of their ability to pay.

Infant Mortality

The mortality rate of infants below the age of one, frequently employed as a measure of a community's health status and overall well-being.