NCLEX-RN · Question #66
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…
The correct answer is C. The incubation period is 2-26 weeks. (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…
Question
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?
Options
- AThe potential for chronic liver disease is minimal.
- BThe onset of symptoms is abrupt.
- CThe incubation period is 2-26 weeks.
- DThere is an effective vaccine for hepatitis B, but not for hepatitis C.
How the community answered
(41 responses)- B2% (1)
- C93% (38)
- D5% (2)
Explanation
(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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