A 40-year-old man who uses heroin intravenously was diagnosed with hepatitis C (HCV) 1 year ago and is now considered to have chronic viral hepatitis. Which of the following statements by the client to his care provider would warrant correction?
A) "I know the medications to treat this aren't fantastic, but at least there are some options for controlling the virus."
B) "It's at least a bit reassuring that my liver isn't undergoing damage when I'm not experiencing symptoms."
C) "Even though I'm sick, at least I won't feel sick most of the time."
D) "I'm not looking forward to all the side effects of the drug treatments for my HCV, but I hope I don't end up needing a liver transplant."

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Liver damage persists both during symptomatic and asymptomatic periods of acute viral hepatitis. Medications do exist for treatment of the disease, and asymptomatic periods are more common than symptomatic episodes. Side effects of drug treatment are common, and transplant is a potential end-stage treatment option.

A 40-Year-Old Man Who Uses Heroin Intravenously Was Diagnosed with Hepatitis