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geodog55

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse can prevent the transmission of hepatitis A by avoiding
 
  a. direct contact through fecal matter, contaminated food, or contaminated water.
  b. contaminated blood transfusion.
  c. sexual contact and contaminated needles.
  d. droplet inhalation.

Question 2

The nurse assesses a patient with cholecystitis. Which pain description is typical of biliary colic?
 
  a. Substernal, radiating to the left shoulder and arm
  b. Epigastric, radiating to the back
  c. Right upper abdomen, radiating to the back or right shoulder
  d. Left upper abdomen, radiating to the jaw and neck


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Hepatitis A virus is transmitted when a person puts something in his or her mouth that is contaminated with fecal material (called fecal-oral transmission). Teach patients the importance of good hand washing after the bathroom or changing a diaper, as well as proper food preparation, to prevent the spread of HAV.

Answer to Question 2

C
It localizes in the right upper quadrant epigastric region. The pain radiates around the mid torso to the right scapular area.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Wow, this really help

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