During an Interview with a 67-Year-Old Client Diagnosed with Acute

question 6

Multiple Choice

During an interview with a 67-year-old client diagnosed with acute hepatitis B, the nurse obtains the following data: 10 kg weight loss is noted from the client's last visit 4 months ago; review of systems reveals (1) limiting fatigue, (2) not well enough for sexual intercourse, (3) drinks 3-5 mixed drinks weekly socially, (4) right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain rated at 6/10, and 5) "constant" pruritus. Which findings indicate that the client's hepatitis may have progressed to a chronic stage? Select all that apply.

• A)Fatigue
• B)Drinks 3-5 mixed drinks weekly socially
• C)RUQ pain rated at 6/10
• D)Pruritus

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Definitions:

Dorsal Recumbent

A body position where the individual lies on their back with the knees bent and feet flat, used for various medical examinations and treatments.

Pitting Edema

A condition characterized by swelling in the body's tissues which, when pressed, leaves an indent that slowly fills back in, often indicative of fluid accumulation or poor circulation.

Pulse Strength

A qualitative measure of the force or quality of the heartbeat as felt through the walls of the arteries.

Bowel Sounds

The noises made by the movement of the intestines as they push food through the gastrointestinal tract, typically heard with a stethoscope during a physical exam.