(Select all that apply): A nurse is providing supportive and symptomatic treatment to a patient with Ebola virus disease (EVD) Which interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that apply:

Choice A rationale:

Administering oxygen and mechanical ventilation. This is correct. Supportive care for EVD may involve managing respiratory symptoms, including providing oxygen and mechanical ventilation if necessary.

Choice B rationale:

Providing psychological support and counseling. This is correct. EVD can be emotionally distressing for patients. Providing psychological support and counseling can help patients cope with the illness and its effects.

Choice C rationale:

Performing blood transfusions and clotting factor administration. While EVD can lead to clotting abnormalities, routine blood transfusions and clotting factor administration are not standard treatments for the disease.

Choice D rationale:

Applying warm compresses to reduce fever. While fever is a symptom of EVD, applying warm compresses is not recommended. Fever management should be under medical supervision.

Choice E rationale:

Monitoring organ function regularly. This is correct. EVD can lead to multi-organ dysfunction. Regular monitoring of organ function helps detect and manage potential complications.

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.