Hepatitis
Hepatitis ( 24 Questions)
Isolating the client in a negative pressure room is not necessary for acute hepatitis A. Hepatitis A is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route, and standard precautions are sufficient to prevent its spread. Negative pressure rooms are usually reserved for clients with airborne infections, such as tuberculosis.
Encouraging the client to rest and limit physical activity is an essential nursing intervention for a client with acute hepatitis A. Rest is crucial for liver recovery and reducing the risk of complications. Physical activity can put additional stress on the liver and may worsen symptoms. The client should avoid alcohol and any medications that can potentially harm the liver during this period.
Administering live attenuated hepatitis A vaccine is not indicated for a client with acute hepatitis A. The vaccine is used for pre-exposure prophylaxis and is not effective in treating an active infection.
Providing antiviral medications to treat the infection is not a standard intervention for acute hepatitis A. Antiviral therapy is generally reserved for chronic hepatitis B and C infections and is not effective for acute hepatitis A, which usually resolves on its own with supportive care.
Choice B rationale:
Encouraging the client to rest and limit physical activity is an essential nursing intervention for a client with acute hepatitis
A. Rest is crucial for liver recovery and reducing the risk of complications. Physical activity can put additional stress on the liver and may worsen symptoms. The client should avoid alcohol and any medications that can potentially harm the liver during this period.
Choice A rationale:
Isolating the client in a negative pressure room is not necessary for acute hepatitis
A. Hepatitis A is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route, and standard precautions are sufficient to prevent its spread. Negative pressure rooms are usually reserved for clients with airborne infections, such as tuberculosis.
Choice C rationale:
Administering live attenuated hepatitis A vaccine is not indicated for a client with acute hepatitis
A. The vaccine is used for pre-exposure prophylaxis and is not effective in treating an active infection.
Choice D rationale:
Providing antiviral medications to treat the infection is not a standard intervention for acute hepatitis
A. Antiviral therapy is generally reserved for chronic hepatitis B and C infections and is not effective for acute hepatitis A, which usually resolves on its own with supportive care.