Question

marcus hears about a recall of prewashed, bagged spinach. a few people contracted salmonella poisoning following consumption of the spinach. marcus is shocked by the news. just a few days prior, he purchased this brand of spinach and had some with his dinner, and he has not been feeling well. his stomach is upset, and he has a slight fever.
now that he knows about the recall, what measures should marcus take? check all that apply.

• wash his hands after disposing of the remaining spinach
• get an adequate amount of rest
• continue eating the spinach once he feels better
• hang out with friends despite feeling queasy
• contact his doctor if his fever goes above 101 degrees

Explanation:

• "wash his hands after disposing of the remaining spinach": Disposing the recalled spinach and washing hands prevents further contamination or spread of potential pathogens.
• "get an adequate amount of rest": Rest helps the body recover from illness, especially when experiencing symptoms like upset stomach and fever.
• "continue eating the spinach once he feels better": The spinach was recalled due to salmonella, so it's unsafe to eat even after feeling better. Eliminate this option.
• "hang out with friends despite feeling queasy": Feeling ill means the body needs rest, and going out could also spread germs or worsen the condition. Eliminate this option.
• "contact his doctor if his fever goes above 101 degrees": A fever above 101°F can indicate a more serious issue, so consulting a doctor is appropriate.

Answer:

• wash his hands after disposing of the remaining spinach
• get an adequate amount of rest
• contact his doctor if his fever goes above 101 degrees