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elizabeth18

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A nurse is teaching a middle school health class on the different types of viral hepatitis. Which statement made by a student indicates the need for further teaching?
 
  1. Both hepatitis A and E are not chronic infections..
  2. Hepatitis A is characterized by symptoms of jaundice, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, malaise, and fever..
  3. Hepatitis B, C, and D have symptoms similar to those of hepatitis A, and can also include arthralgias, arthritis and skin eruptions or rash..
  4. Both Hepatitis B and C have an incubation period of 45160 days..

Question 2

A pregnant client is lactose intolerant. Which alternative food could this client eat to get sufficient calcium?
 
  1. Turnip greens
  2. Green beans
  3. Cantaloupe
  4. Nectarines



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: This is true. Neither hepatitis A nor E is chronic.
Rationale 2: This is true. Hepatitis A is characterized by symptoms of jaundice, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, malaise, and fever, and there is a vaccine available to prevent hepatitis A.
Rationale 3: This is true. Hepatitis B, C, and D have symptoms similar to those of hepatitis A, and can also include arthralgias, arthritis and skin eruptions or rash.
Rationale 4: Hepatitis B has an incubation period of 45160 days, but hepatitis C has an incubation period of 14180 days.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. Turnip greens are rich in calcium.



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