The nurse is teaching family members of a patient with hepatitis A virus (HAV). Family members were exposed to the patient and, therefore, should receive immunoglobulin. The nurse should tell the family members that immunoglobulin:
A) Prevents hepatitis infection in all people
B) Provides immunity for life
C) Must be administered within 2 weeks of exposure
D) Should be administered even if the person has anti-HAV antibodies
Ans: C
Feedback: If immunoglobulin is administered within 2 weeks of exposure, it usually prevents HAV. If family members do contract HAV, the course of the disease may be reduced to a subclinical infection after receiving immunoglobulin. Immunoglobulin provides passive immunity for 6 to 8 weeks only, not for life. If a person with anti-HAV antibodies is exposed to HAV, it isn't necessary to administer immunoglobulin.
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