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5. All of the above
All of the steps listed are appropriate for this patient. The patient has developed symptoms consistent with COVID-19 infection following exposure to a region with a high prevalence of this infectious agent, and therefore he should be regarded as a “suspected case” of COVID-19 infection. As this infection is highly contagious, without an available vaccine or a currently proven effective therapy, infection control and supportive care measures remain the cornerstone of therapy.
Influenza testing and testing for streptococcal infection were both negative. COVID-19 RT-PCR nasal swab testing was also negative.
Which of the following statements regarding the management of this patient is most accurate? (Click on the correct answer to be directed to the sixth of twelve pages)