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MirandaLo · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which interventions should a nurse implement when caring for a child with hepatitis? Select all that apply.

a. Provide a well-balanced low-fat diet.
b. Schedule play time in the playroom with other children.
c. Teach parents not to administer any over-the-counter medications.
d. Arrange for home schooling as the child will not be able to return to school.
e. Instruct parents on the importance of good hand washing.

Question 2

Careful hand washing before and after contact can prevent the spread of _____ in day care and school settings.

a. irritable bowel syndrome
b. ulcerative colitis
c. hepatic cirrhosis
d. hepatitis A

macagnavarro · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, C, E
The child with hepatitis should be placed on a well-balanced low-fat diet. Parents should be taught to not give over-the-counter medications because of impaired liver function. Hand hygiene is the most important preventive measure for the spread of hepatitis. The child will be in contact isolation in the hospital so play time with other hospitalized children is not scheduled. The child will be on contact isolation for at least 1 week after the onset of jaundice, but after that period, will be allowed to return to school.

Answer to Question 2

D
Hepatitis A is spread person to person, by the fecal-oral route and through contaminated food or water. Good hand washing is critical in preventing its spread. The virus can survive on contaminated objects for weeks. Irritable bowel syndrome is the result of increased intestinal motility and is not contagious. Ulcerative colitis and cirrhosis are not infectious.