The patient has been diagnosed with hepatitis B. Which statement indicates to the nurse that the patient needs more education? Select all that apply
1. "This infection could be sexually transmitted.".
2. "I might get jaundiced from this illness.".
3. "An immunization exists to prevent getting hepatitis B.".
4. "I might have gotten this infection from food.".
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Rationale 1: Hepatitis B is found in blood and body fluid, and therefore can be sexually transmitted.
Rationale 2: Hepatitis B can cause jaundice.
Rationale 3: An immunization is available for both hepatitis A and B.
Rationale 4: Hepatitis B is found in blood and body fluids, and therefore can be sexually transmitted. Hepatitis A and E are foodborne, and transmitted by fecal–oral contamination.
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