A Patient Has Recovered from Hepatitis B

question 29

Multiple Choice

A patient has recovered from hepatitis B. Which discharge information should the nurse provide?

• A) "You are now immune to getting hepatitis B again."
• B) "Chronic hepatitis B may take years to develop."
• C) "You should get hepatitis B vaccines annually."
• D) "You should get hepatitis immunoglobulin annually."
• E) "You should get one dose of interferon to boost your immunity to hepatitis B."

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Definitions:

Expiratory Reserve

The volume of air that can be forcefully exhaled after the end of a normal tidal expiration.

Intercostal Muscles

Muscles located between the ribs that aid in the process of breathing by controlling the expansion and contraction of the chest cavity.

Elevate Ribs

The action of lifting the ribs through muscle contraction, which increases the volume of the thoracic cavity to aid in inhalation.

Emphysema

A long-term, progressive disease of the lungs characterized by a loss of elasticity and enlargement of air spaces, leading to breathing difficulties.