Ebola

Ebola ( 24 Questions)

A nurse is caring for a patient suspected of having Ebola virus disease (EVD) Which diagnostic test should the nurse anticipate to confirm the diagnosis?


Correct Answer: D

Choice A rationale:

Blood culture is not the primary diagnostic test for Ebola virus disease (EVD) ELISA is a more specific and sensitive test to detect Ebola virus antigens or antibodies in the blood, confirming the diagnosis.

Choice B rationale:

Chest X-ray is not a diagnostic test for EVD. It is used to evaluate lung conditions but is not specific to EVD diagnosis.

Choice C rationale:

Urinalysis is not a primary diagnostic test for EVD. ELISA is a more appropriate test to confirm the presence of the Ebola virus.

Choice D rationale:

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is the correct choice. It detects the presence of Ebola virus antigens or antibodies, providing definitive confirmation of EVD.




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