NCLEX-RN · Question #68
Which of the following nursing orders should be included in the plan of care for a client with hepatitis C?
The correct answer is A. The nurse should use universal precautions when obtaining blood samples. (A) The source of infection with hepatitis C is contaminated blood products. (B) Modified bed rest should be maintained while the client is symptomatic. Routine activities can be slowly resumed once the client is asymptomatic. (C) Nausea and vomiting occur frequently with…
Question
Which of the following nursing orders should be included in the plan of care for a client with hepatitis C?
Options
- AThe nurse should use universal precautions when obtaining blood samples.
- BTotal bed rest should be maintained until the client is asymptomatic.
- CThe client should be instructed to maintain a low semi-Fowler position when eating meals.
- DThe nurse should administer an alcohol backrub at bedtime.
How the community answered
(25 responses)- A88% (22)
- B4% (1)
- C8% (2)
Explanation
(A) The source of infection with hepatitis C is contaminated blood products. (B) Modified bed rest should be maintained while the client is symptomatic. Routine activities can be slowly resumed once the client is asymptomatic. (C) Nausea and vomiting occur frequently with hepatitis C. A high Fowler position may decrease the tendency to vomit. (D) The buildup of bilirubin in the client's skin may cause pruritus. Alcohol is a drying agent.
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