Which is the priority nursing action when it is suspected that an infectious agent has been used as a weapon by terrorists?
1. Separating clients according to age
2. Initiating airborne and contacts precautions
3. Separating clients according to level of development
4. Disposing of blood-contaminated needles in the lead-lined container
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Explanation:
1. Separating clients according to age will do nothing to stop terrorism.
2. When clients present with the same type of infectious symptoms, the priority nursing action is to initiate airborne and contact precautions prior to diagnosis.
3. Separating clients according to level of development will do nothing to stop terrorism.
4. Proper disposal of blood-contaminated needles in the sharps container is appropriate nursing actions but does not relate to terrorism.
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