Which finding indicates to the nurse that a patient with hepatitis B has a resolved infection?
A) Presence of HBsAG
B) Presence of HBcAg IgM
C) Presence of HBsAG for more than 6 months
D) Loss of HBsAG and development of HBsAb
D) Loss of HBsAG and development of HBsAb
Explanation: A) Acute infection is characterized by the presence of HBsAg and HBcAg IgM. The presence of HBsAg for more than 6 months indicates a chronic infection. Loss of HBsAg and development of HBsAb indicates resolved infection.
B) Acute infection is characterized by the presence of HBsAg and HBcAg IgM. The presence of HBsAg for more than 6 months indicates a chronic infection. Loss of HBsAg and development of HBsAb indicates resolved infection.
C) Acute infection is characterized by the presence of HBsAg and HBcAg IgM. The presence of HBsAg for more than 6 months indicates a chronic infection. Loss of HBsAg and development of HBsAb indicates resolved infection.
D) Acute infection is characterized by the presence of HBsAg and HBcAg IgM. The presence of HBsAg for more than 6 months indicates a chronic infection. Loss of HBsAg and development of HBsAb indicates resolved infection.
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