NCLEX National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-RN) NCLEX-RN Question # 133 Topic 14 Discussion
NCLEX-RN Exam Topic 14 Question 133 Discussion:
Question #: 133
Topic #: 14
A diagnosis of hepatitis C is confirmed by a male client’s 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.
(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 2–26 weeks, hepatitis B is 6–20 weeks, and hepatitis A is 2–6 weeks. (D) Only hepatitis B has an effective vaccine.
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