Which of the following statements regarding hepatitis B is INCORRECT?
A. Transmission is primarily by means of blood and body fluids.
B. Some infections are acquired by eating incompletely cooked meat from animals infected with the virus.
C. Recovery from infection confers immunity to subsequent infection.
D. Hepatitis B immune globulin injection may provide some protection to a nonimmune person after exposure to the virus.
E. Immunization with hepatitis B surface antigen vaccine confers active immunity against the virus.
B
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The female client sobs uncontrollably when talking about the recent death of a pet. Which response should the nurse implement for effective communication?
1. Sit with the client quietly and allow her to cry. 2. Provide tissues and promise to come back later. 3. Ask why the client is upset over the pet's death. 4. State it is impossible to help while the client cries.
Which of the following guidelines about placing a bed board is incorrect?
A) The bed board is placed underneath the mattress. B) Applying a bed board first requires a physician's order. C) A bed board may not protrude more than 3 inches from the bottom of the bed. D) A bed board made of wooden slats and canvas may be rolled up like a shade.
A nurse is aware that organ and tissue donation is:
A. Required by law B. The total responsibility of the survivors C. A possible inclusion in the advance directive D. Requested of the family only by the physician
A nurse is teaching a class on child health. Which problems of nutrition are common and are likely to be mentioned? Select all that apply.
A) Allergies B) Iron-deficiency anemia C) Calcium deficiency D) Lactose intolerance E) B12 deficiency