The nurse is assessing a client exposed to an unknown biologic agent. Which symptoms would cause the nurse to suspect gastrointestinal anthrax exposure? Select all that apply.
A) Abdominal pain
B) Vomiting
C) Fever and chills
D) Constipation
E) Confusion
A) Abdominal pain
B) Vomiting
C) Fever and chills
Explanation: A) Abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever and chills are symptoms associated with gastrointestinal anthrax infection.
B) Abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever and chills are symptoms associated with gastrointestinal anthrax infection.
C) Abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever and chills are symptoms associated with gastrointestinal anthrax infection.
D) Constipation and confusion are not symptoms associated with this type of infection.
E) Constipation and confusion are not symptoms associated with this type of infection.
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