A nurse is working as part of a community task force in a major urban area. The task force has been asked to develop plans for dealing with potential disasters associated with biologic warfare. When developing these plans, the task force would most likely focus on which agents posing the greatest threat? Select all that apply.

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Typical biologic agents are anthrax, botulinum, bubonic plague, Ebola, and smallpox. These agents could be used to contaminate food, water, or air. Anthrax, Ebola, and smallpox are classified as category A agents by the CDC and thus pose the highest risk to national security and public health. Although ricin toxin, a category B agent, and yellow fever virus, a category C agent, are potential hazards, category A agents are the most serious threat.

A Nurse Is Working as Part of a Community Task