A patient, admitted with general malaise, nausea, and vomiting, tells the nurse that he started to feel sick a few weeks after getting a new tattoo on his leg
Which of the following types of hepatitis should the nurse suspect is causing this patient's symptoms? 1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
3
Rationale: Hepatitis C is transmitted primarily through blood and blood products. Risk factors for the development of the illness include tattoos conducted in non-professional settings. Hepatitis A, B, or D are not typically seen after receiving a tattoo.
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