The nurse is caring for a school-age patient diagnosed with hepatitis A. For which reason should the nurse begin implementing contact precautions for this patient?

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Hepatitis A is transmitted primarily through the fecal-oral route, so contact precautions are particularly important for patients who are incontinent of feces to prevent the spread of the virus.

The Nurse Is Caring for a School-Age Patient Diagnosed with Hepatitis