A client with hepatitis C is experiencing pain in the right upper ...

[Mr.Thesaxman]

A client with hepatitis C is experiencing pain in the right upper quadrant, jaundice, and nausea. The nurse recognizes that the client is in which phase of hepatitis?
 
  1. Icteric
  2. Terminal
  3. Preicteric/prodromal
  4. Post-icteric

Question 2

The nurse should assist the client with chronic cholecystitis to plan meals that are:
 
  1. high in calories.
  2. cold, small in quantity, and low in fats.
  3. cold, large in quantity, and infrequent.
  4. hot and high in carbohydrates.

[jointhecircus]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

1. The icteric phase is characterized by jaundice, pruritis, and clay-colored stools.
2. Terminal is not a phase of hepatitis.
3. Jaundice is not present in the pre-icteric phase.
4. In the post-icteric phase jaundice disappears.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. A diet low in fat, cold, and eaten in small amounts is better tolerated and reduces stimulus for gallbladder contractions.
2. A diet low in fat, cold, and eaten in small amounts is better tolerated and reduces stimulus for gallbladder contractions.
3. A diet low in fat, cold, and eaten in small amounts is better tolerated and reduces stimulus for gallbladder contractions.
4. A diet low in fat, cold, and eaten in small amounts is better tolerated and reduces stimulus for gallbladder contractions.

[Mr.Thesaxman]

Great answer, keep it coming

[bimper21]

Gracias!