An outbreak of foodborne botulism has occurred in the community, and the nurse is on the disaster management team to address it. Which intervention should the nurse expect to implement in this situation?
A) Administration of antivirals
B) Administration of antibiotics
C) Distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE)
D) Administration of antitoxins
Ans: D
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In botulism, muscle weakness begins and descends through the body. At the point where breathing muscles are involved, ventilator assistance becomes necessary. Antitoxin must be administered because a toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum is the cause of the paralysis. A supply of this antitoxin is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Antivirals and antibiotics would not be appropriate, as botulism is a toxin, not a virus or bacterium. Distribution of PPE would be unnecessary.
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