During an interview with a client diagnosed with hepatitis B, the nurse obtains the following data: 10 kg weight loss is noted from the client's last visit 4 months ago; review of systems reveals
1) limiting fatigue, 2) not well enough for sexual intercourse but doubts if her husband will be willing to use a condom, 3) drinks 3-5 mixed drinks weekly socially, 4) RUQ pain rated at 6/10, and 5) "constant" pruritus. Prioritize the nursing diagnoses formulated for this client.
A. Imbalanced Nutrition
B. Impaired Skin Integrity
C. Acute Pain
D. Deficient Knowledge
Answer: C, D, A, B
Relieving the pain associated with hepatitis and preventing the spread of infection are priorities of hepatitis management. Interventions related to knowledge deficit will address the potential for spread of the infection to the client's husband, use of alcohol, imbalanced nutrition, and impaired skin integrity.
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