An employee has come into contact with a biological agent. The occupational health nurse recognizes that a biological agent:
a. May cause accidents in the work environment
b. Is commonly found in the agriculture industry
c. May potentiate stress in the workplace
d. Indicates exposure to bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites
D
Biological agents are living organisms whose excretions or parts are capable of causing human disease, usually by an infectious process. Biological hazards are common in workplaces such as health care facilities and clinical laboratories where employees are potentially exposed to a variety of infectious agents, including viruses, fungi, and bacteria.
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