An adolescent patient is diagnosed with hepatitis A. Which problem should the nurse consider when planning the care for this patient?
A) The patient will develop hypothermia.
B) The patient will become easily fatigued.
C) The patient's urine will be dark and infectious.
D) The patient will be very irritable and perhaps require sedation.
B
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The treatment for hepatitis A is increased rest because of fatigue. Hypothermia is not associated with hepatitis A. Dark infectious urine is not associated with this disease process. The patient will not be irritable and will not need sedation.
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