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A suspected outbreak of anthrax has been transmitted by skin exposure. A client is admitted to the emergency department with lesions on the hands. The physician prescribes antibiotics and sends the client home. What should the nurse instruct the client to do? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,D,E

Rationale: Cutaneous anthrax requires antibiotics for 60 days, frequent hand washing to prevent spread, and lesions typically resolve in 1-2 weeks with treatment. Masks and family isolation are unnecessary for cutaneous anthrax.

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