A patient reports that a family member is diagnosed with hepatitis and asks the nurse the best way to prevent becoming infected. Which is the best information for the nurse to provide?

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The best way to prevent hepatitis infection is through frequent hand washing and not sharing personal items. Hepatitis viruses are primarily spread through contact with infected bodily fluids, not through the environment, making personal hygiene and avoiding sharing personal items crucial in prevention. Antibiotics are ineffective against viruses, and while cleaning with bleach and using ultraviolet light can disinfect surfaces, these measures are not the primary means of preventing hepatitis transmission.

A Patient Reports That a Family Member Is Diagnosed with Hepatitis