A patient's laboratory test results indicate a positive finding for hepatitis B virus (HBV).Given this virus's primary modes of transmission, the nurse should be prepared to provide teaching to the patient on which of the following? Select all that apply.
A)Risk of sharing needles
B)Avoiding consumption of raw shellfish
C)Importance of using condoms during sex
D)Danger of a baby acquiring the infection from the mother at birth
E)Avoiding potentially contaminated water

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is primarily transmitted through blood and bodily fluids. Sharing needles (A) can lead to direct blood-to-blood contact, increasing the risk of transmission. Sexual contact (C) is another significant route of transmission, making the use of condoms important to prevent the spread of HBV. Additionally, HBV can be transmitted from an infected mother to her baby at birth (D), known as perinatal transmission. Consumption of raw shellfish (B) and exposure to potentially contaminated water (E) are more commonly associated with hepatitis A virus transmission, not HBV.

A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Indicate a Positive Finding for Hepatitis