A client is admitted with flu-like symptoms that developed after hunting rabbits. The nurse anticipates which of the following initial orders for this client?
A) Intubation and mechanical ventilation
B) Mantoux TB testing
C) Rapid infusion of IV fluids
D) Respiratory isolation room

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Pneumonic plague, which is a type of bubonic plague, can develop after exposure to infected rodents, rabbits, and fleas. Clinical manifestations start with flu-like symptoms, then progress to rapidly developing pneumonia with shortness of breath, cough, and blood or watery sputum. Clients need immediate respiratory isolation and caregivers need to wear tight-fitting, disposable surgical masks.

A Client Is Admitted with Flu-Like Symptoms That Developed After