Ans: D) Needlesticks and blood splashes
The most likely means of contracting hepatitis B in the health care setting is through
A) Touching a patient infected with hepatitis B
B) Handling contaminated equipment
C) Contaminated food and water
D) Needlesticks and blood splashes
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