Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
The nurse is assessing a client with hepatitis and notices that the AST and ALT levels have increased. Which of the following statements by the client requires further instruction by the nurse?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Acetaminophen (D) is hepatotoxic and should be avoided in hepatitis due to increased liver enzyme levels. Rest (A), a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet (B), and dry toast for nausea (C) are appropriate.