Which of the following statements regarding hepatitis A virus infection (HAV) is INCORRECT?
A. It is transmitted by fecal contamination of food or water supplies.
B. Recovery confers immunity to subsequent HAV infection.
C. HAV infection becomes chronic in many infected persons who become chronic carriers of the virus and may develop chronic hepatitis.
D. It may be transmitted by anal-to-oral and/or oral-to-genital sexual practices.
C
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A client scheduled a laparoscopy. After the procedure, what does the nurse instruct the client to do?
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A nurse counsels a patient with a new prescription for interferon beta-1a 30 mcg IM q week. What time of day would be best for the patient to administer the drug?
1. 0730 2. 1200 3. 1800 4. 2200
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a. True b. False