The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Diagnosed with the Hepatitis

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with the hepatitis A virus. The client requests information about how the virus is transmitted. Which statement by the nurse is appropriate?

• A) "This virus is transmitted by sexual contact with someone who already has been infected with this virus."
• B) "Most likely, you ate something that was contaminated with the virus."
• C) "It is spread by blood transfusions."
• D) "Have you ever injected an illegal drug?"

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