A patient suspected of being exposed to anthrax by inhalation is admitted to the intensive care unit. The nurse completing a care plan for this patient considers that:
A) Strict isolation precautions are required.
B) Anthrax requires health care providers to wear an N-95 respirator while caring for the patient.
C) Antibiotic treatment will start immediately.
D) Anthrax will require plasmapheresis therapy.
Ans: C
Feedback: Antibiotic treatment commences immediately and anyone in the hot zone of exposure receives prophylactic treatment. Anthrax exposure does not require isolation; if contacted by the cutaneous route, gloves are required. Anthrax is a spore-producing bacterium.
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