The multidisciplinary care team is meeting to discuss care for a client who exhibits symptoms of the prodromal phase of hepatitis. Lab results include a positive anti-HAV IgM. The nurse creates an action plan to present to the team. Which interventions ar
Select all that apply.
A) High-fat, low-calorie, and no-alcohol diet teaching
B) Patient education on acceptable pain medication
C) Early treatment with lamivudine
D) Referral to the liver transplant team
E) Family teaching for transmission prevention.
Answer: B, E
Patient education on acceptable pain medication is necessary due to the toxic effect of common over-the-counter pain medicine. Family teaching is appropriate to avoid transmission. Most clients recover from acute viral hepatitis without pharmacologic treatment and certainly without liver transplant. A low-fat, high-calorie diet is recommended.
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