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Veterinary Practice Manager

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Which of the following is the proper protocol to follow in the event that a patient has, or is suspected of having a zoonotic disease?
  1. Verbal notification only is provided to all team members and the pet owner
  2. All patients that have, or are suspected of having, contagious or zoonotic diseases are properly identified
  3. Patients with suspected zoonotic disease do not require special handling, other than isolation
  4. The patient must be euthanized and the remains sent to the state laboratory for positive disease identification
Explanation
Answer: B-The proper protocol to follow in the event that a patient has, or is suspected of having a zoonotic disease is to ensure that they are properly identified so that their status is obvious to all members of the practice team (marked on the front of the cage, etc.).
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