Question

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who is recovering from an acute case of viral hepatitis. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further education?

Answer 1

The correct answer would be - "I will take acetaminophen for pain rather than aspirin."

Step-by-step explanation:

The viral hepatitis is an infection that can cause liver damage and inflammation is swelling that takes place when body is infected or injured. Acetaminophen and aspirin both are the drugs that are used to lower the pain experienced.

Acetaminophen can damage the liver if it is taken more than 4mg/day so it is advised to not to use in the case of viral hepatitis so it is advised to take aspirin rather than Acetaminophen.

Thus, the correct answer is - "I will take acetaminophen for pain rather than aspirin."