BS Nursing Epidemiology
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116. A patient reports a sudden onset of symptoms suggestive of acute viral hepatitis after eating at a specific restaurant. What is the urgent clinical responsibility from an epidemiological perspective?

A. Treat the patient with antiviral medication.
B. Immediately notify public health authorities for investigation and contact tracing.
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C. Advise the patient to avoid that restaurant in the future.
D. Wait for more patients to report similar symptoms.

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  • Treat the patient with antiviral medication.
  • Immediately notify public health authorities for investigation and contact tracing.
  • Advise the patient to avoid that restaurant in the future.
  • Wait for more patients to report similar symptoms.

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