NR 228 Exam 3 Study Guide- Chapter 16 - 20

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NR 228 Exam 3 Study Guide- Chapter 16 - 20 Chapter 14: • Hepatitis-Causes and Diet: o Hepatitis A: fecal / oral (poor handwashing) ▪ vaccine ▪ asymptomatic ▪ adequate nutrition needed / ... NO alcohol o Hepatitis B: blood, sexual contact, vaginally during delivery ▪ vaccine ▪ asymptomatic ▪ adequate nutrition needed / NO alcohol o Hepatitis C: blood, saliva, tears, semen ▪ no dietary recommendations ▪ baby boomers get this the most o Hepatitis D: only occurs if you already have Hep. B ▪ no dietary recommendations ▪ risk factor: IV drug use o Hepatitis E: self-limiting, enterically transmitted ▪ risk factors: travel to tropical areas ▪ avoid drinking water and avoid uncooked fruits and veggies ▪ no vaccine [Show More]

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