Question

a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of community residents about hepatitis b. which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? a. \a hepatitis b immunization is recommended for those who travel, especially military personnel.\ b. \a hepatitis b immunization is given to infants and children.\ c. \hepatitis b is acquired by eating foods that are contaminated during handling.\ d. \hepatitis b can be prevented by using good personal hygiene habits and proper sanitation.\

Explanation:

• Option A: Hepatitis B vaccine is not specifically recommended only for travelers/military; it's a routine vaccine for broader groups.
• Option B: Hepatitis B immunization is part of routine infant and childhood vaccination schedules globally, as it is highly effective at preventing chronic infection when given early.
• Option C: Hepatitis B is transmitted via bodily fluids, not contaminated food (this describes hepatitis A/E transmission).
• Option D: Good hygiene/sanitation does not prevent hepatitis B, as it is not spread through fecal-oral or environmental routes.

Answer:

B. "A hepatitis B immunization is given to infants and children."