Question

The parents of a child diagnosed with hepatitis A express concern that other family members may contract hepatitis because they only have one bathroom. Which response would the nurse reply?

A. "I suggest you buy an individual commode seat to use exclusively for your child's bathroom needs."
B. "Your child may use the bathroom, but you need to use disposable toilet seat covers."
C. "You will need to clean the bathroom from top to bottom every time a family member uses it."
D. "All family members, including your child, need to wash their hands after using the bathroom."

Answer 1

The nurse would advise all family members to wash their hands after using the bathroom to prevent the spread of hepatitis A.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse would reply, "All family members, including your child, need to wash their hands after using the bathroom." Hepatitis A is usually transmitted through the fecal-oral route, so it is important to practice good hand hygiene to prevent the spread of the virus. Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds can remove the virus from the hands and reduce the risk of transmission. It is also important to avoid sharing personal items and surfaces should be properly disinfected to prevent contamination.