The nurse recognizes that special care must be taken in the handling o

The nurse recognizes that special care must be taken in the handling of which of the following to prevent the transmission of hepatitis A?

1. Blood
2. Feces
3. Saliva
4. Vaginal secretions

ANSWER

ANS: 2
To prevent the transmission of hepatitis A, the nurse needs to take special care when handling feces. Hepatitis B and C may be found in blood. Hepatitis A is not found in saliva. Hepatitis A is not found in vaginal secretions.