NUR 2212 Bioterrorism Questions and Answers

A client is admitted with dysphasia, dry mouth, drooping eyelids, blurred vision, vomiting, and diarrhea, and within 24 hours develops bilateral cranial nerve impairment and descending weakness. Which bioterrorism agent results in these clinical manifestations? 1 Plague 2 Anthrax Correct3 Botulism 4 Smallpox These symptoms are found with botulism. With anthrax and smallpox, a rash will be noted. Symptoms of lymphatic plague include fever and chills, painful lymphadenopathy, gastroin...