The nurse is assessing a client in the emergency department with severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea associated with a possible foodborne illness
Which of the following statements by a client would concern the nurse the most because it would indicate the client may be experiencing food intoxication? 1. "We picked some blackberries in the country and ate them.".
2. "We went camping, and I don't think I cooked my fish long enough before I ate it.".
3. "I drank some unpasteurized juice.".
4. "I canned my own tomatoes, but when I ate them, they just didn't taste right.".
4 Rationale: Raw fruits, vegetables, and animal products can cause foodborne illnesses. The nurse would be most alarmed to hear that the client ate home-canned food and is now suffering from gastrointestinal signs and symptoms. This history indicates that the client may be suffering from food intoxication. Clostridium botulinum is associated with home canned foods and it is known to produce a deadly toxin.
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