The nurse is caring for a client with known exposure to a biologic agent. The nurse understands that which bacterial agents are most commonly weaponized? Select all that apply.

A) Anthrax
B) Smallpox
C) Plague
D) Q fever
E) Venezuelan equine encephalitis


A) Anthrax
C) Plague
D) Q fever

Explanation: A) Anthrax, plague, and Q fever are all common examples of weaponized bacterial agents.
B) Smallpox and Venezuelan equine encephalitis are viral, not bacterial, agents.
C) Anthrax, plague, and Q fever are all common examples of weaponized bacterial agents.
D) Anthrax, plague, and Q fever are all common examples of weaponized bacterial agents.
E) Smallpox and Venezuelan equine encephalitis are viral, not bacterial, agents.

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