Question 25 • AA - S26 Introduction to Healthcare Science
During one day, an emergency room received 20 different patients that had a Salmonella infection. Salmonella is a bacteria that is found in undercooked meat or contaminated salads. According to the patients’ histories, a majority of the patients lived in the same area. Which best describes what the hospital should do?
Answer
A
Warn the local grocery store that there may be contamination.
B
Assume that day was just an abnormal day for Salmonella cases.
C
Take these cases as a way to continue development of their skills.
D
Take it as a learning experience to reduce errors.