Which statement made by the client would indicate further teaching is necessary about blood transfusions?

1. There is no risk of a disease being transmitted through the transfusion of someone else's blood.
2. There is a period of time when HIV-contaminated blood will test negative.
3. There is still some risk of contracting hepatitis B through a blood transfusion.
4. There is still some risk of contracting hepatitis C through a blood transfusion.


There is no risk of a disease being transmitted through the transfusion of someone else's blood.

Rationale: It is not true that there is no risk of disease transmission from a blood transfusion. This client needs further education. The other statements are correct and do not require further teaching.

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