The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Hepatitis C

question 40

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with hepatitis C who is treating the illness with licorice root. Which of these patient findings requires follow-up regarding this medication?

• A)Patient states, "I feel so tired all of the time."
• B)Patient states, "My fingers feel numb and tingly."
• C)Patient states, "I have a dull ache in my abdomen."
• D)Patient states, "I have antibodies for hepatitis C in my blood."

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

Patterns of behavioral, cognitive, or emotional symptoms that impact multiple areas of life, often associated with distress or impaired functioning.

Diagnosed

The process of identifying a disease or disorder by examining symptoms and performing diagnostic tests.

Cured

Completely remedied or healed from a disease or condition.

Internal Locus

The belief that one has control over life events and outcomes, as opposed to external forces having that control.