Question

A client with viral hepatitis states, "I am so yellow." What is the most appropriate nursing action?

1.Assist the client in expressing feelings.
2.Restrict visitors until the jaundice subsides.
3.Perform most of the activities of daily living for the client. 4.Provide information to the client only when he or she requests it.

Answer 1

The most appropriate nursing action is to assist the client in expressing feelings.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most appropriate nursing action when a client with viral hepatitis states, 'I am so yellow,' is to assist the client in expressing feelings. Jaundice, a common symptom of hepatitis, causes yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera of the eyes. By assisting the client in expressing their feelings, the nurse can provide emotional support and create a therapeutic environment.