Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
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The homecare nurse is visiting a young adult with a diagnosis of hepatitis A. Which of the following statements, if made by the client to the nurse, indicates that further teaching is needed?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Tylenol (acetaminophen) is hepatotoxic and should be avoided in hepatitis A, which impairs liver function, indicating a need for further teaching. Options A, C, and D show correct precautions to prevent oral-fecal transmission.