A client is admitted with jaundice and suspected hepatitis B. Which intervention does the nurse add to the client's care plan?
a. Encourage rest during this period.
b. Assist the client with ambulation.
c. Place the client on a clear liquid diet.
d. Administer PRN prochlorperazine maleate (Compazine).
A
During the icteric phase, the client is encouraged to rest. Rest reduces the metabolic demands of the liver and promotes hepatic cell regeneration. The client may or may not need assistance with ambulation. The diet should be high in carbohydrates and calories for energy; clear liquids may be needed if the client is nauseated. The client may or may not need antiemetics.
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