Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
DJ is a 37-year-old male who has come into your city clinic. He seems to be healthy, but has come in for a hepatitis, HIV, and STD screen. After his test results come back, you discover that he is positive for hepatitis B.
-DJ is very upset about his diagnosis.He wants to know "how on earth" he could have contracted this disease.In what way is the hepatitis B infection transmitted?

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Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
 DJ is a 37-year-old male who has come into your city clinic. He seems to be healthy, but has come in for a hepatitis, HIV, and STD screen. After his test results come back, you discover that he is positive for hepatitis B. 
-DJ is very upset about his diagnosis.He wants to know "how on earth" he could have contracted this disease.In what way is the hepatitis B infection transmitted?

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Hepatitis B can be transmitted through needle sticks, sexual contact, and sharing of personal hygiene items such as toothbrushes. Therefore, all of the choices are correct.

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