Reference no: EM133334348
Assignment:
A 35-year-old male client has had chronic hepatitis for 9 years. Answer the questions that follow.
1. The client's chart shows positive blood test results for "HBsAg". What does this stand for, and which type of hepatitis is the client diagnosed with?
2. How do hepatitis viruses alter the liver?
3. Answer the following questions about the manifestations that the client developed when they first developed acute hepatitis 9 years ago: In which abdominal quadrant did they experience discomfort? Which serum enzyme level would have been elevated during this time, as a result of liver damage? Rationalize why the client developed the following manifestations: Fever Jaundice Pale (clay-coloured) stools Dark urine.
4. Identify some modes through which the client can transmit the virus. By the age of 47, the client develops cirrhosis. Answer the questions that follow.
5. Explain how cirrhosis develops from chronic hepatitis B.
6. Explain why the early stage of cirrhosis is relatively asymptomatic.
7. When the client's cirrhosis becomes advanced, explain why he develops the following manifestations: Ascites Edema in the legs and feet Esophageal varices Fatigue Frequent respiratory and skin infections Excessive bleeding from trauma.