The triage nurse at the local emergency department is triaging a client who arrives complaining of vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, and mild fever. The client states that he attended a clambake about 36 hours ago
What should the nurse suspect as the causative agent? A) Norovirus C) Botulism
B) Listeriosis D) Perfringens food poisoning
A
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The norovirus is responsible for food poisoning. Symptoms include explosive and projectile vomiting, watery diarrhea, cramps, headaches, mild fever, and muscle aches. The onset of symptoms is 24 to 48 hours after exposure.
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