The nurse is caring for a client with hepatitis A virus. The client requests information about how the virus is transmitted. Which of the following statements by the nurse is the best response?
1. "This virus is transmitted by sexual contact with someone who already has been infected with this virus.".
2. Most likely, you ate something that was contaminated with the virus.".
3. "It is spread by blood transfusions.".
4. "Have you ever injected an illegal drug?"
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Rationale 1: Sexual contact with someone who is infected with a specific virus resulting in hepatitis is most closely associated with developing hepatitis B or D.
Rationale 2: Eating food that is contaminated with hepatitis A virus may result in the client developing clinical manifestations associated with hepatitis A virus.
Rationale 3: Blood product transfusions can result in the transmission of hepatitis B, C, or D viruses.
Rationale 4: Injecting illegal drugs can result in the transmission of hepatitis B, C, or D viruses.
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