A nurse is assessing a patient with suspected Ebola virus disease (EVD) The patient reports unexplained internal and external bleeding. Which statement by the nurse is appropriate?

Choice A rationale:

Handwashing with soap and water is a crucial preventive measure. It helps reduce the risk of infection by removing potential contaminants from the hands.

Choice B rationale:

Avoiding travel to Ebola-affected regions is important to prevent exposure to the virus. Outbreaks often occur in specific geographic areas, and travel to these regions increases the risk of infection.

Choice C rationale:

Using mosquito nets is not directly relevant to preventing Ebola transmission. Ebola is not transmitted by mosquitoes; it primarily spreads through direct contact with infected individuals or their bodily fluids.

Choice D rationale:

Wearing PPE when caring for infected patients is essential to protect healthcare workers from direct contact with blood, secretions, and other potentially infectious materials.

Choice E rationale:

Eating raw fruits and vegetables from local markets is not a recommended preventive measure for EVD. While hygiene practices and food safety are important, this choice does not directly relate to Ebola transmission.

Choice A rationale:

EVD is not transmitted through the air like the flu. It primarily spreads through direct contact with infected body fluids.

Choice B rationale:

While contaminated food and water can transmit some diseases, EVD is primarily spread through direct contact with infected animals or people's body fluids.

Choice C rationale:

This is the correct choice. EVD is mainly transmitted through direct contact with infected animals or people's body fluids, such as blood, saliva, sweat, and urine.

Choice D rationale:

EVD is not transmitted by mosquito bites. It is not caused by a mosquito-borne virus.