The emergency department has been notified of a possible Category A biologic exposure in a rural community
When preparing staff for these patients, the nurse manager explains care for victims of which agents? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Botulism
2. Anthrax
3. Plague
4. Tularemia
5. Salmonella
1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Botulism is a Category A biologic agent.
Rationale 2: Anthrax is a Category A biologic agent.
Rationale 3: Plague is a Category A biologic agent.
Rationale 4: Tularemia is a Category A biologic agent.
Rationale 5: Salmonella is a Category B biologic agent.
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