Denise is a 24-year-old who has been diagnosed with SARS. She has a fever, headache, and says she just aches all over. She is very worried, though, because she is a single mother and has two young children, ages 3 and 5. She knows that SARS is highly contagious and sometimes fatal, and she does not want to transmit the disease to her children. Which of the following might be your best suggestion for Denise?

A) "Don't worry; children have a natural immunity to most diseases."
B) "Just be sure to wash your hands before feeding the children."
C) "Is there someone else your children could stay with until you recover?"
D) "Wear a mask and gloves at all times."
E) "Make sure the children wash their hands frequently."

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Sarah Hudson · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Given the high contagiousness and potential severity of SARS, the safest option is to minimize direct contact between Denise and her children. Having the children stay with someone else until Denise recovers would significantly reduce the risk of transmission.

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