ABDOMINAL
CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE
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Question
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The nurse is caring for a client with hepatitis C. The client’s brother states, “I do not want to get this infection, so I’m not goinginto his hospital room.” How would the nurse respond?
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“Hepatitis C is not spread through casual contact.”
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“If you wear a gown and gloves, you will not get this virus.”
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“This virus is only transmitted through a fecal specimen.”
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“I can give you an update on your brother’s status from here.”
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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: -If left untreated, the infection can eventually cause the liver to become scarred (cirrhosis). Signs of cirrhosis can include jaundice, vomiting blood, dark stools and a build-up of fluid in the legs or abdomen. Read more about the complications of hepatitis C.
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