A nurse in the emergency department admits a client who has been exposed to cutaneous anthrax.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Prepare to administer antibiotics to the client

Wear an N95 respirator mask while caring for the client

Plan to administer an antiviral medication to the client.

Place a surgical mask on the client during transfer to the unit.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

a.   Cutaneous anthrax is typically treated with antibiotics, so preparing to administer antibiotics to the client is the appropriate action.
b.   While respiratory protection may be necessary in certain situations, such as when dealing with airborne pathogens, anthrax exposure typically does not require an N95 respirator mask.
c.   Anthrax is caused by a bacterium, not a virus, so administering an antiviral medication would not be effective in treating the infection.
d.   Placing a surgical mask on the client during transfer may not be necessary unless there are specific concerns about the spread of respiratory droplets. However, the primary treatment for cutaneous anthrax is antibiotics, not respiratory precautions.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

a. While alerting the infection control department is important, directly addressing the issue with the involved personnel should be the initial action.
b. Discussing the issue with the assistive personnel (AP) allows for immediate clarification of the protocol and provides an opportunity to correct the behavior.
c. Reinforcing facility protocols at a staff meeting may be necessary but should not be the first step when immediate action is required.
d. Notifying the unit manager is important, but addressing the issue with the AP directly is the first step in resolving the situation and preventing future occurrences.

A. Recommend the AP come back later when the record is available B. Log out so the AP can log in to document the vital signs C. Offer to chart the vital signs for the AP D. Allow the AP to document the vital signs prior to logging out

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

a. Recommending the AP come back later may delay necessary documentation and disrupt workflow.
b. Logging out so the AP can log in to document the vital signs ensures accurate and timely documentation without compromising security or privacy.
c. Offering to chart the vital signs for the AP may blur roles and responsibilities, as charting should be done by the individual who performed the assessment.
d. Allowing the AP to document vital signs prior to logging out may violate policies regarding unauthorized

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Which of the following actions should the nurse take?