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 2C26 weeks.
D . There is an effective vaccine for hepatitis B, but not for hepatitis
Answer: C
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 2C26 weeks, hepatitis B is 6C20 weeks, and hepatitis A is 2C6 weeks.
(D) Only hepatitis B has an effective vaccine.