A nurse assesses clients at a community health fair.Which client is at greatest risk for the development of hepatitis B?

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Hepatitis B can be spread through sexual contact,needle sharing,needle sticks,blood transfusions,hemodialysis,acupuncture,and the maternal-fetal route.A person with multiple sexual partners has more opportunities to contract the infection.Hepatitis B is not transmitted through medications,casual contact with other travelers,or raw shellfish.Although an overdose of acetaminophen can cause liver cirrhosis,this is not associated with hepatitis B.Hepatitis E is found most frequently in international travelers.Hepatitis A is spread through ingestion of contaminated shellfish.

A Nurse Assesses Clients at a Community Health Fair