Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client in ICU diagnosed with rabies following a bite from an infected raccoon. The nurse understands which to be true regarding rabies? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,C,D,F
Rationale
Rabies causes hydrophobia, so avoid running water (A); neurological phase includes nuchal rigidity/convulsions (C); prodromal phase has irritability/salivation (D); paralytic phase involves unconsciousness/incontinence/labored breathing (F). Treatment is one immunoglobulin/four vaccines (B), and photophobia (E) is less specific.