A patient with acute hepatitis B asks the nurse if treatment is available for the condition. The nurse explains to the patient that
A) because no medication is available to treat acute viral hepatitis, adequate nutrition and rest are the most important treatments.
B) lamivudine (Epivir) can decrease viral load and liver damage in patients with acute hepatitis B, but it must be taken for at least 1 year.
C) patients with acute hepatitis B can be given HBIG to help reduce the symptoms.
D) various antiviral drugs are available to treat acute hepatitis B, but serious side effects limit their use.
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