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botulism (food-borne)

botulism (food-borne)


deficient Fluid Volume [isotonic] may be related to active losses—vomiting, diarrhea; decreased intake—nausea, dysphagia, possibly evidenced by reports of thirst; dry skin/mucous membranes, decreased BP and urine output, change in mental state, increased hematocrit (Hct).

impaired physical Mobility may be related to neuromuscular impairment, possibly evidenced by limited ability to perform gross/fine motor skills.

Anxiety [specify level]/Fear may be related to threat of death, interpersonal transmission, possibly evidenced by expressed concerns, apprehension, awareness of physiological symptoms, focus on self.

risk for impaired spontaneous Ventilation: risk factors may include neuromuscular impairment, presence of infectious process.

Contamination may be related to lack of proper precautions in food storage/preparation as evidenced by gastrointestinal and neurological effects of exposure to biological agent.

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