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Assessing and Stabilizing Patients with Infectious Diseases
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Assessing and Stabilizing Patients with Infectious Diseases

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Assess if the patient is stable or unstable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the patient is determined to be stable when suspecting an infectious disease etiology, what should be done next?

    <p>Further evaluate the patient's symptoms and conduct appropriate diagnostic tests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in stabilizing an unstable patient when suspecting an infectious disease as the cause for their presentation?

    <p>Start with airway, breathing, and circulation (ABC) stabilization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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