Ebola
Ebola ( 24 Questions)
This statement is appropriate. Unexplained internal and external bleeding is a hallmark symptom of Ebola virus disease (EVD), and it requires immediate medical attention due to its potentially life-threatening nature.
This statement is incorrect. Bleeding is a characteristic symptom of EVD, and the nurse should not dismiss it as being due to another condition without proper evaluation.
This statement is incorrect. Increased white blood cells would not explain the bleeding and are not associated with this symptom in EVD.
This statement is incorrect. Bleeding from the nose and eyes is significant in the context of EVD and should not be downplayed as insignificant.
Choice A rationale:
This statement is appropriate. Unexplained internal and external bleeding is a hallmark symptom of Ebola virus disease (EVD), and it requires immediate medical attention due to its potentially life-threatening nature.
Choice B rationale:
This statement is incorrect. Bleeding is a characteristic symptom of EVD, and the nurse should not dismiss it as being due to another condition without proper evaluation.
Choice C rationale:
This statement is incorrect. Increased white blood cells would not explain the bleeding and are not associated with this symptom in EVD.
Choice D rationale:
This statement is incorrect. Bleeding from the nose and eyes is significant in the context of EVD and should not be downplayed as insignificant.