Keeping the likelihood of bioterrorism in mind, the nurse would identify which as being the highest concern for homeland security?
1. Cancer
2. Seasonal flu
3. Tuberculosis
4. Smallpox
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Cancer does not pose a threat to homeland security.
Rationale 2: Seasonal flu does not pose a threat to homeland security.
Rationale 3: Tuberculosis does not pose a threat to homeland security.
Rationale 4: Smallpox, anthrax, botulism, plague, viral hemorrhagic fevers, and tularemia are the agents that are of highest concern with bioterrorism.
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