You're discharging Nathaniel with hepatitis B. Which statement suggests understanding by the patient?
A. "Now I can never get hepatitis again."
B. "I can safely give blood after 3 months."
C. "I'll never have a problem with my liver again, even if I drink alcohol."
D. "My family knows that if I get tired and start vomiting, I may be getting sick again."
Answer: D
Explanation: Hepatitis B can recur. Patients who have had hepatitis are permanently barred from donating blood. Alcohol is metabolized by the liver and should be avoided by those who have or had hepatitis B
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