Question

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why is it essential to follow standard precautions with all individuals?

• only high-risk patients can transmit disease
• infections may not be apparent in every person
• most people report infections immediately
• standard precautions apply only in emergency rooms

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "Only high - risk patients can transmit disease" is incorrect. All individuals, not just high - risk ones, can potentially transmit diseases.
• "Infections may not be apparent in every person" is correct. Some people with infections may be asymptomatic (show no visible signs of the infection), so we need to follow standard precautions for everyone to prevent the spread of infections from those who have hidden or non - apparent infections.
• "Most people report infections immediately" is incorrect. In reality, not most people report infections immediately; some may be unaware of their infection or delay reporting.
• "Standard Precautions apply only in emergency rooms" is incorrect. Standard precautions are applicable in all healthcare settings and when dealing with all individuals, not just in emergency rooms.

Answer:

B. Infections may not be apparent in every person