The nurse is assisting with the admission of a known intravenous drug abuser to a medical unit. In addition to drug abuse, which disorder in the patient's history is most consistent with a diagnosis of hepatitis?

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Jaundice is commonly associated with hepatitis and is one of its most characteristic symptoms. Chronic headaches, diabetes mellitus, and bowel obstruction are not typically associated with hepatitis. However, drug abuse is a risk factor for both hepatitis B and C, so the patient should also be screened for these diseases.

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