The nurse is teaching a patient about strategies for reducing the risk of hepatitis B transmission
Which statements by the patient indicate understanding of the nurse's instruction? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "I will wash my hands frequently to prevent fecal-oral transmission.".
2. "I will avoid alcohol.".
3. "I will avoid contact with blood and body fluids.".
4. "I will avoid contaminated food and water.".
5. "I will use safe sex techniques.".
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Rationale 1: The hepatitis A virus, not hepatitis B virus, is spread by fecal-oral transmission.
Rationale 2: Alcohol use does not cause hepatitis B transmission.
Rationale 3: Hepatitis B is contracted through contaminated blood and body fluids. Strategies that reduce exposure to blood and body fluids of others reduce the risk of hepatitis B transmission.
Rationale 4: The hepatitis A virus, not hepatitis B virus, is spread through contaminated food and water.
Rationale 5: Hepatitis B is contracted through contaminated blood and body fluids. Strategies that reduce exposure to blood and body fluids of others, including safe sex techniques, will reduce the risk of hepatitis B transmission.
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