(Select all that apply) A nurse is providing education to a group of healthcare workers about the transmission of Ebola virus. Which of the following statements about Ebola virus transmission is correct? (Select all that apply.)

E.

Choice A rationale:

Administering oxygen and mechanical ventilation is essential as EVD can cause respiratory distress and failure.

Choice B rationale:

Providing psychological support and counseling is important due to the emotional stress and fear associated with EVD.

Choice C rationale:

Performing blood transfusions and clotting factor administration are not typical interventions for EVD. It primarily affects the immune system and does not usually lead to widespread coagulation issues.

Choice D rationale:

Applying warm compresses to reduce fever can worsen the patient's condition by promoting viral replication. Fever reduction in EVD is managed with antipyretics.

Choice E rationale:

Monitoring organ function regularly is crucial because EVD can lead to organ failure, particularly liver and kidney dysfunction.

Choice A rationale:

The statement is incorrect. Ebola virus transmission does not occur through the air. It is primarily spread through direct contact with bodily fluids of infected individuals.

Choice B rationale:

This statement is correct. Handling bushmeat, which is the meat of wild animals, can lead to Ebola virus transmission. Infected animals can carry the virus, and handling their meat without proper precautions can result in transmission.

Choice C rationale:

This statement is correct. Direct contact with infected bat's urine can transmit the virus. Bats can carry the Ebola virus, and their bodily fluids can contain the virus, leading to potential transmission.

Choice D rationale:

This statement is correct. Sexual contact with an infected person can transmit the virus. Ebola virus can be present in semen for a significant period after recovery, posing a risk of sexual transmission.

Choice E rationale:

This statement is correct. Consuming contaminated food can transmit the virus. If the food is contaminated with infected bodily fluids or if an infected animal is consumed, transmission can occur.