A health care provider who has not been immunized for hepatitis B is exposed to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) through a needle stick from an infected patient. The infection control nurse informs the individual that treatment for the exposure should include
A) baseline hepatitis B antibody testing now and in 2 months.
B) active immunization with hepatitis B vaccine.
C) hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) injection.
D) both the hepatitis B vaccine and HBIG injection.
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