BS Nursing Epidemiology
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41. A patient presents to an emergency room with symptoms of botulism. What is the urgent epidemiological concern for public health?

A. Treating the individual patient is the only concern.
B. Immediate notification of public health authorities to investigate the source and prevent further cases.
C. Waiting for lab confirmation before any action.
D. Discharging the patient with antibiotics.

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  • Treating the individual patient is the only concern.
  • Immediate notification of public health authorities to investigate the source and prevent further cases.
  • Waiting for lab confirmation before any action.
  • Discharging the patient with antibiotics.

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