A suspected outbreak of anthrax has been transmitted by skin exposure. A client is admitted to the emergency department with lesions on the hands. The physician prescribes antibiotics and sends the client home. What should the nurse instruct the client to do? Select all that apply.
1. Take the prescribed antibiotics for 60 days.
2. Avoid contact with other members of the family during the treatment period.
3. Wear a mask for 60 days.
4. Expect the skin lesions to clear up within 1 to 2 weeks.
5. Wash hands frequently.
Already registered? Login
Not Account? Sign up
Enter your email address to reset your password
Back to Login? Click here