An inner city medical clinic provides medical screening and basic care for low-income individuals and families. A nurse completes an intake assessment for a 37-year-old homeless male. He denies current intravenous drug use and presents for hepatitis, HIV, and STD screening. He is found to be positive for hepatitis B.
-The patient asks what treatment is available for hepatitis infections.What is the best response by the nurse?

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The nurse should inform the patient that there are many treatment options available for hepatitis infections and encourage him to speak with the clinic's doctors about starting treatment as soon as possible. This response provides the patient with clear and accurate information and empowers him to take an active role in his healthcare. Option A is judgmental and assumes the patient does not have a support system. Option C is inaccurate as there are treatments available for hepatitis B. Option D is misleading as lifestyle changes alone cannot cure hepatitis B.

An Inner City Medical Clinic Provides Medical Screening and Basic