The nursing instructor is talking about hepatitis with her clinical group. What would the instructor teach the students is the best method to prevent the transmission of the hepatitis E virus?
A) Following proper hand-washing techniques
B) Avoiding chemicals that are toxic to the liver
C) Wearing a condom during sexual relations
D) Isolating yourself from your family members
Ans: A
Feedback: Avoiding contact with the hepatitis E virus through good hygiene, including hand-washing, is the major method of prevention. Hepatitis E is transmitted by the fecal–oral route, principally through contaminated water in areas with poor sanitation. It is not necessary for the patient to isolate himself or herself from family members. Condom use is advised for patients with blood-borne hepatitis, such as hepatitis B, C, and D. Nonviral hepatitis is caused by the toxic effects of certain chemicals on the body and does not require transmission precautions.
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