The Patient Is Diagnosed with Hepatitis

question 18

Multiple Choice

The patient is diagnosed with hepatitis.In caring for this patient,the nurse should

• A) administer anti-inflammatory medications.
• B) provide rest, nutrition, and antiemetics if needed.
• C) provide antianxiety medications freely to decrease agitation.
• D) instruct the patient to take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications at home.

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