Hepatitis

Hepatitis ( 24 Questions)

A client with hepatitis B asks the nurse about ways to prevent transmission. What should the nurse include in the education?


Correct Answer: B

Choice A rationale:

Avoiding contact with infected animals is not a primary mode of transmission for hepatitis

B. Although some animal species can carry the hepatitis B virus, the primary modes of transmission in humans are through exposure to infected blood, sexual contact, and perinatal transmission from mother to child.

Choice B rationale:

Practicing safe sex with a monogamous partner is an important preventive measure for hepatitis B transmission. The virus can be transmitted through sexual contact, so using barrier methods like condoms and having a mutually monogamous relationship can reduce the risk of infection.

Choice C rationale:

Sharing personal care items with family members is not a preventive measure for hepatitis B transmission. In fact, sharing personal items like toothbrushes or razors can potentially increase the risk of transmission, especially if there is any exchange of blood.

Choice D rationale:

Using intravenous drugs with a clean needle is a preventive measure for blood-borne infections like hepatitis B and C. However, it is not a preventive measure for hepatitis B transmission through sexual contact or perinatal transmission.




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