Please Read the Clinical Scenario, and Then Answer the Question

question 51

Multiple Choice

Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
DJ is a 37-year-old male who has come into your city clinic. He seems to be healthy, but has come in for a hepatitis, HIV, and STD screen. After his test results come back, you discover that he is positive for hepatitis B.
-DJ is very upset about his diagnosis.He wants to know "how on earth" he could have contracted this disease.In what way is the hepatitis B infection transmitted?

• A)needle sticks
• B)sexual contact
• C)sharing a toothbrush
• D)All of the choices are correct.

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