The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Returned from a Humanitarian

question 33

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who returned from a humanitarian trip to Central American two weeks ago. The patient is jaundiced and is diagnosed with hepatitis A. The patient is the parent of three school-age children. Which statement, if made by the patient, is a priority for follow-up?

• A)"I can't go home and expose my children to this."
• B)"We cared for several very ill people on our trip."
• C)"I plan to get a lot of rest in the next few days."
• D)"I am likely to recover fully eventually."

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