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VATI ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following a possible exposure to anthrax. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Begin prophylactic treatment with ciprofloxacin. Anthrax exposure requires immediate prophylactic treatment to prevent infection. Ciprofloxacin is an effective antibiotic for this purpose. Administering an antitoxin (
A) is not the initial treatment for anthrax exposure. Quarantining the client (
B) is not necessary as anthrax is not transmitted from person to person. Monitoring for a productive cough (
C) is not specific to anthrax exposure and does not address the need for prophylactic treatment.
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