Antibody testing has confirmed that a man is positive for hepatitis A virus (HAV). Which of the client's statements suggests that he understands his new diagnosis?
A) "I guess I'm an example of why you should always use condoms."
B) "I'm embarrassed that I'll be a carrier of hepatitis from now on."
C) "I'm still trying to deal with the fact that this will forever change my life."
D) "I don't know why I didn't bother to get vaccinated against this."
Ans: D
Feedback:
A vaccine is available for HAV. The disease is normally self-limiting and does not result in carrier status. Transmission is usually by the fecal–oral route, rather than sexual transmission.
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