A 55-year-old man is admitted to the hospital with complaints of fatigue, jaundice, anorexia, and clay-colored stools. His admitting diagnosis is “rule out hepatitis.” Laboratory studies reveal elevated liverenzymes and bilirubin. In obtaining his health history, the nurse should assess his potential for exposure to hepatitis.
Which of the following represents a high-risk group for contracting this disease?
A . Heterosexual males
B . Oncology nurses
C . American Indians
D . Jehovah’s Witnesses
Answer: B
Explanation:
(A) Homosexual males, not heterosexual males, are at high risk for contracting hepatitis.
(B) Oncology nurses are employed in high-risk areas and perform invasive procedures that expose them to potential sources of infection.
(C) The literature does not support the idea that any ethnic groups are at higher risk.
(D) There is no evidence that any religious groups are at higher risk.
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