A patient born in 1955 had hepatitis A infection 1 year ago. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)guidelines,which action should the nurse include in care when the patient is seen for a routine annual physical examination?

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Current CDC guidelines indicate that all patients who were born between 1945 and 1965 should be screened for hepatitis C because many individuals who are positive have not been diagnosed. Although routine hepatitis B immunization is recommended for infants,children,and adolescents,vaccination for hepatitis B is recommended only for adults at risk for blood-borne infections. Because the patient has already had hepatitis A,immunization and anti-HAV IgM levels will not be needed.

A Patient Born in 1955 Had Hepatitis a Infection 1