The pediatric nurse is preparing an educational presentation for parents of school-aged children regarding hepatitis. The nurse wishes to focus on the most common type that occurs in children. Which of the following types of hepatitis viruses would the nurse choose to focus on during this presentation?
1. Hepatitis A virus
2. Hepatitis B virus
3. Hepatitis C virus
4. Hepatitis D virus
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Rationale 1: Hepatitis A virus is the most common type of virus resulting in hepatitis that develops in children.
Rationale 2: Hepatitis B virus is transmitted parenterally, sexually, or perinatally.
Rationale 3: Hepatitis C virus is transmitted through blood and blood products, parenterally, and through unknown ways.
Rationale 4: Hepatitis D virus is transmitted parenterally, sexually, and perinatally.
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