The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Returned from a Humanitarian

The nurse is caring for a patient who returned from a humanitarian trip to Central American two weeks ago. The patient is jaundiced and is diagnosed with hepatitis A. The patient is the parent of three school-age children. Which statement, if made by the patient, is a priority for follow-up?

A) "I can't go home and expose my children to this."
B) "We cared for several very ill people on our trip."
C) "I plan to get a lot of rest in the next few days."
D) "I am likely to recover fully eventually."