A nurse is teaching a group of business people about disease transmission. He knows that he needs to reeducate when one of the participants states which of the following?

A) "When traveling outside of the country, I need to be sure that I receive appropriate vaccinations."
B) "Food and water supplies in foreign countries can contain microorganisms to which my body is not accustomed and has no resistance."
C) "If I don't feel sick, then I don't have to worry about transmitted diseases."
D) "I need to be sure to have good hygiene practices when traveling in crowded planes and trains."

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Guadalupe Benitez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  People can transmit pathogens even if they don't currently feel ill. Some carriers never experience the full symptoms of a pathogen. Travelers may need different vaccinations when traveling to countries outside their own because of variations in prevalent microorganisms. Food and water supplies in foreign countries can contain microorganisms that will affect a body unaccustomed to their presence. Adequate hygiene is essential when in crowded, public spaces like planes and other forms of public transportation.

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