The nurse will plan to teach the patient diagnosed with acute hepatitis B about

a. side effects of nucleotide analogs.
b. measures for improving the appetite.
c. ways to increase activity and exercise.
d. administering ?-interferon (Intron A).


b. measures for improving the appetite.

Maintaining adequate nutritional intake is important for regeneration of hepatocytes. Interferon and antivirals may be used for chronic hepatitis B, but they are not prescribed for acute hepatitis B infection. Rest is recommended.

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