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Which of the following should be the first step when suspecting an infectious disease as the cause for a patient presentation?
Which of the following should be the first step when suspecting an infectious disease as the cause for a patient presentation?
- Immediately administer antibiotics
- Start with stabilizing the patient's airway, breathing, and circulation
- Order a complete blood count (CBC)
- Assess if the patient is stable or unstable (correct)
What is the next step if the patient is determined to be unstable when suspecting an infectious disease as the cause for their presentation?
What is the next step if the patient is determined to be unstable when suspecting an infectious disease as the cause for their presentation?
- Consult a specialist
- Order a complete blood count (CBC)
- Start with stabilizing the patient's airway, breathing, and circulation (correct)
- Administer antibiotics
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial approach when suspecting an infectious disease etiology as the cause for a patient presentation?
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial approach when suspecting an infectious disease etiology as the cause for a patient presentation?
- Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics
- Perform a detailed physical examination
- Assess if the patient is stable or unstable (correct)
- Order a chest X-ray
What is the first assessment to be made when suspecting an infectious disease as the cause for a patient presentation?
What is the first assessment to be made when suspecting an infectious disease as the cause for a patient presentation?
If the patient is determined to be stable when suspecting an infectious disease etiology, what should be done next?
If the patient is determined to be stable when suspecting an infectious disease etiology, what should be done next?
What is the first step in stabilizing an unstable patient when suspecting an infectious disease as the cause for their presentation?
What is the first step in stabilizing an unstable patient when suspecting an infectious disease as the cause for their presentation?
