Question

a nurse is discussing risk factors for hepatitis a with a newly licensed nurse. which of the following clients should the nurse identify as being at an increased risk for hepatitis a?
a client who is hepatitis b positive
a client who had a kidney transplant in 1990
a client who has a history of intravenous street drug use
a client who has recently done volunteer work in a developing country

Explanation:

Hepatitis A is transmitted via the fecal - oral route. Developing countries often have poor sanitation and hygiene, increasing the risk of exposure to the hepatitis A virus. A client with a history of intravenous street drug use is more at risk for hepatitis B, C, etc. (parenteral transmission). Hepatitis B positive does not directly increase hepatitis A risk. Kidney transplant in 1990 (if before proper screening) may relate to other hepatitis (like hepatitis C if blood - borne issues, but not hepatitis A).

Answer:

A client who has recently done volunteer work in a developing country.