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dbose

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The nurse is teaching a patient about strategies for reducing the risk of hepatitis B transmission. Which statements by the patient indicate teaching has been effective?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. I will wash my hands frequently to prevent fecaloral transmission.
  2. I will avoid alcohol.
  3. I will avoid contact with blood and body fluids.
  4. I will avoid contaminated food and water.
  5. I will use safe sex techniques.

Question 2

A patient with malabsorption syndrome is prescribed vitamin B12 injections. Which manifestations of this health problem should the nurse expect to improve with this vitamin supplement?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. anemia
  2. cheilosis
  3. bone pain
  4. paresthesias
  5. muscle cramps



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3, 5
Hepatitis B is contracted through contaminated blood and body fluids. Strategies that reduce exposure to the blood and body fluids of others, including using safe sex techniques, reduce the risk of hepatitis B transmission. Hepatitis A is transmitted via the fecaloral route and through contaminated food and water. Lannec cirrhosis is related to alcohol consumption and to chronic hepatitis B or C.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
Systemic manifestations of malabsorption syndrome include anemia, cheilosis, paresthesias, and muscle cramps. Vitamin B12 helps with erythropoiesis, healing of cheilosis, and neuromuscular functioning. Bone pain is associated with vitamin D and calcium deficiency.



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