2 Days Of Fever in Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics — 38yo Man | Ethics | SMLE Q#845
SMLE Question #845
Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics
Ethics
Last updated: February 2026
A 38-year-old male nurse presents with 2 days of fever, dry cough, and shortness of breath after caring for a patient later confirmed to have MERS-CoV. A nasopharyngeal swab has been sent for MERS-CoV RT-PCR and results are pending. He asks you not to inform any authorities because of concerns about workplace consequences. What is the most appropriate action?
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