Which finding would the nurse expect in a patient with Salmonellosis?
A) Recent ingestion of contaminated water
B) Symptoms of gastroenteritis
C) Symptoms lasting for 7 to 10 days
D) Manifestations of systemic disease
B) Symptoms of gastroenteritis
Explanation: A) Salmonellosis is transmitted by contaminated food such as poultry and eggs.
B) Salmonellosis usually presents as a gastroenteritis (nausea, vomiting, and nonbloody stools).
C) The disease is usually self-limiting and lasts 2-5 days.
D) In uncomplicated infection, which is the most common type, the microorganisms only invade the epithelium and do not produce systemic infection.
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