The client has been diagnosed with hepatitis B. Which statement indicates to the nurse that the client needs more education? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. 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."
5. "The incubation period is 15-50 days."
4, 5
Explanation: 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.
5. The incubation period for hepatitis B is 45-160 days.
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