A nurse teaches a community group about food poisoning and gastroenteritis. Which statements should the nurse include in this group's teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Rotavirus is more common among infants and younger children."
b. "Escherichia coli diarrhea is transmitted by contact with infected animals."
c. "To prevent E. coli infection, don't drink water when swimming."
d. "Clients who have botulism should be quarantined within their home."
e. "Parasitic diseases may not show up for 1 to 2 weeks after infection."
ANS: A, C, E
Rotavirus is more common among the youngest of clients. Not drinking water while swimming can help prevent E. coli infection. Parasitic diseases may take up to 2 weeks to become symptomatic. People with botulism need to be hospitalized to monitor for respiratory failure and paralysis. Escherichia coli is not transmitted by contact with infected animals.
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