Emergency department with flu-like symptoms

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A client presents to the emergency department with flu-like symptoms. During data collection, the nurses note the client returned from vacation 3 weeks ago, had a blood transfusion 3 years ago, and the sclera appears yellow in color. After being diagnosed with Hepatitis A virus (HAV), the client states, "How could I have gotten hepatitis?" Which nursing response given is most accurate?

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