The nurse is explaining hepatitis to a high school health occupations class. The students all volunteer examples of how hepatitis is transmitted. Which student statement indicates the need further education?
A) "Body piercing or tattoo with infected equipment."
B) "Contaminated food or fluids."
C) "Alcoholism or drug overdose."
D) "Bite of an infected mosquito or tick."
Answer: D
The student who believes the bite of a mosquito or tick will transmit hepatitis is incorrect and needs further education. The students who said that infected needles, contaminated food or fluids, alcoholism or drug overdose can cause different types of hepatitis were correct and do not require further education.
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