ABDOMINAL
CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE
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Question
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After teaching a client who has been diagnosed with hepatitis A, the nurse assesses the client’s understanding. Which statement bythe client indicates correct understanding of the teaching?
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“Some medications have been known to cause hepatitis A.”
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“I may have been exposed when we ate shrimp last weekend.”
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“I was infected with hepatitis A through a recent blood transfusion.”
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“My infection with Epstein-Barr virus can co-infect me with hepatitis A.”
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Handwashing. To reduce your risk of spreading or catching the hepatitis A virus: Always wash your hands thoroughly after using the restroom and when you come in contact with an infected person’s blood, stools, or other bodily fluid. Avoid unclean food and water.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sodium and fluid restriction Sodium retains fluid, so limiting dietary intake of salt can help prevent extra fluid retention. In patients with cirrhosis who also have ascites, a total dietary sodium intake of 80-120mmol/day is recommended.
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