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By the end of this lesson the learner can: Match each hepatitis virus (A, B, C, D, E) to its route of transmission, incubation period and tendency to become chronic.
NCLEX-RN
NCLEX-RN
By the end of this lesson the learner can: - Match each hepatitis virus (A, B, C, D, E) to its route of transmission, incubation period and tendency to become chronic. - Interpret a hepatitis B serology panel as susceptible, vaccinated, acute, chronic or past infection. - Describe post-exposure prophylaxis for a person exposed to hepatitis B and for an infant born to a mother with hepatitis B, including timing. - Explain why hepatitis C is now treated for cure and what the nurse teaches and monitors. - Recognize the signs that acute hepatitis is becoming acute liver failure and name the first action, the person to notify and the urgency. - Apply routine practices and teach prevention appropriate to each virus.
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