Liver Diseases: Hepatitis, Cirrhosis

Liver Diseases: Hepatitis, Cirrhosis ( 35 Questions)

A client with suspected hepatitis asks the nurse about common initial symptoms. How should the nurse respond?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. Fever, cough, and shortness of breath are not typical initial symptoms of hepatitis.

B) Correct. In the early stages of hepatitis, individuals may experience flu-like symptoms such as fatigue, muscle aches, and fever.

C) Incorrect. Severe abdominal pain and nausea are not typically the initial symptoms of hepatitis.

D) Incorrect. Joint pain and skin rash are not the primary initial symptoms of hepatitis.




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