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prevention

Vaccination

personal hygiene

food hygiene

physical examination

determine the patient's occupation

recent meals

changes in the sense of tasteor smell, recent weight loss, and the presence of the urticaria or arthralgias

inspect the skin, sclera, and mucous membranes for jaundice

monitor for worsening symtons, edema, ascites and encephalopathy

assess for petechiae, bruising, bleeding gums or nose

assess for the pain level

Education

Disease transmission

infection control procedures

avoid blood complication

treatment

possible complications

encourage family members to obtain hepatitis vaccines

Priorities

reduce demands on liver while promoting physical well-being

prevent complications

enhance self-concept, acceptance of situation

provide information about disease process, prognosis and treatment needs

Nursing care