The nurse points out to a patient recently diagnosed with hepatitis B virus (HBV) that the virus is found not only in blood but also in: (Select all that apply.)
a. semen.
b. vaginal secretions.
c. sweat.
d. breast milk.
e. human feces.
A, B, D, E
Hepatitis B, C, and D viruses may cause chronic inflammation and necrosis of the tissue. Hepati-tis B and C viruses are transmitted by parenteral routes and sexually as they are present in semen, vaginal secretions, and saliva of carriers, as well as breast milk and human feces. HBV is not transmitted through sweat. Sexual partners of patients who are carriers of hepatitis B or C virus are at high risk for contracting the virus.
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a. limit to one drink per day for females b. limit to two drinks per day for females c. limit to three drinks per day for males d. there is no limit recommended by any organization
The client is newly diagnosed as having a terminal disease and asks, "I'm going to die soon, aren't I?" What are the most appropriate statements by the nurse? Select all that apply
A) "You should ask your health care provider that question." B) "What have you been told by your health care provider?" C) "How do you feel about that?" D) "This is something I am not comfortable discussing." E) "No, you are not actively dying."
A nurse is often frustrated when clients do not comply with the nurse's suggestions that would improve their health. What might be helpful to remember in such situations?
A. It takes a long time and much effort to change people's behavior. B. The clients may not change today, but they may change tomorrow. C. The nurse may have to change the client's values in order for the client to want to change behaviors. D. The only person the nurse can change is the nurse.