Etiology
What type of virus is Hep C
RNA
It's the most frequent indication for _____ transplant
liver
How do nurses assess the liver in patient's with Hep C
percussion and palpation
What IV treatment do patients with Hep C relieve
IV Immunoglobulin
List three complications talked about in the case study
dehydration, hypokalemia, and cirrhosis
Hep C is the most common cause of what
chronic liver disease and liver transplant
How would a nurse manage a Hep C patient's diet due lack of appetite
small, frequent meals or parenteral nutrition while necessary
What is the last resort treatment for a patient with Hep C
Liver transplant
What two groups of people are most affected by Hep C
IV drug users and hemophiliacs
In what phase would a patient experience RUQ pain, jaundice, and dark urine
Icteric
What color stool is found in patients with Hep C
pale, gray
A patient with Hep C should have a diet high in ______ and ______
calories and protein
List two lab values associated with Hep C
Elevated ALT, AST, bilirubin
decreased albumin
List the three modes of transmission for Hep C
Parenteral, sexually by contact with human blood, secretions, and stool, and IV drug use sharing needles
What type of precautions are used for a patient with Hep C
standard precautions
What treatment can increase skin pruritus
IV Ig
List the 4 phases of hepatitis
1.) incubation
2.) Prodromal
3.) Icteric
4.) Convalescent/Posticertic
How long is the incubation period for Hep C
8 weeks
Prior to discharge the nurse should educate their patient on their inability to ______ ______ and ______
donate blood and organs
List two types of meds given to Hep C patients
IV Ig, IV fluids, anti-viral, antiemetic