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Question #: 92
Topic #: 1
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A diagnosis of hepatitis C is confirmed by a male clients physician. The nurse should be knowledgeable of the differences between hepatitis A, B, and C. Which of the following are characteristics of hepatitis C?

  • A. The potential for chronic liver disease is minimal.
  • B. The onset of symptoms is abrupt.
  • C. The incubation period is 2–26 weeks.
  • D. There is an effective vaccine for hepatitis B, but not for hepatitis C.
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️
(A) Hepatitis C and B may result in chronic liver disease. Hepatitis A has a low potential for chronic liver disease. (B) Hepatitis C and B have insidious onsets.
Hepatitis A has an abrupt onset. (C) Incubation periods are as follows: hepatitis C is 226 weeks, hepatitis B is 620 weeks, and hepatitis A is 26 weeks. (D)
Only hepatitis B has an effective vaccine.
by missyshelo at Oct. 15, 2023, 11:47 p.m.

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missyshelo
1 year, 1 month ago
not 226 weeks but 2-26 weeks not 620 weeks but 6-20 weeks explanation of certain choice is a bit confusing
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