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HEPATITIS

As the requirement to ful fill the assignment of the subject of English for nursing II Grouping Eleven ( 11 ) Lecturer : Moch. Idi Amin, S.S, M.Pd., Dipl.TEFL

By :
DEWI CAHYA S. A. INDRA BAYU HADI S VELI FITRIANI 2011016 2011022 2001144

Nursing Academy Bunda Delima Bandar Lampung 2013

HEPATITIS

A. Understanding Hepatitis ?
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver due to toxins, such as chemicals or drugs or infectious agents. Hepatitis that lasts less than 6 months is called "acute hepatitis", hepatitis lasting more than 6 months is called "chronic hepatitis"

B. Signs And Symptoms Of Hepatitis


Symptoms and signs of liver disease are as follows: - Appetite lost - Discomfort in the stomach - Nausea vomiting - Fever is not high - Sometimes accompanied by joint pain - Pain and swelling in the upper right side of the abdomen (the location of the liver) - The white part of the eye (sclera) looks yellow - The skin all over the body appears yellow - The urine is brown like tea water In adults the majority of acute hepatitis B virus infection will be cured and only a small proportion (5-10%) which will be settled / chronic. In the chronic cases: - Manifestations can without complaints / symptoms or complaints / symptoms of mild - Diagnosis is commonly found in time to see a doctor consultations, laboratory results showed elevated SGOT/SGPT

C. Causes of Hepatitis
1. Virus infection Hepatitis is the result of an infection caused by one of the five major categories of viruses, among others: Hepatitis A virus (HAV) Hepatitis B virus (HBV) Hepatitis C virus (HCV) Hepatitis D virus (HDV) or Delta Virus Hepatitis E virus (HEV)

Hepatitis F and G have the same or a separate identity, but they are rarely there. 2. Pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and toxins. 3. Blood transfusion reactions unprotected viral hepatitis.

D. Nursing Intervention Activity intolerance 1. Increase bed rest/ sit. Provide quiet environment, limit visitors. 2. change position often, good skin care. 3. perform tasks quickly and as tolerated 4. increase activity according intolerance, help perform range of motion a little passive or active. 5. watch a repeat of anorexia and enlarged liver tenderness Changes in nutrition less 1. Supervise dietary intake or amount of calories. Give food a little but often and often in the frequency of food to often the greatest morning 2. Give mouth care before eating 3. Encourage eating in anupright sitting position High risk of infection 1. Apply insulation techniques in an appropriate manner use aprons and gloves when in contact with clients and wash hands before and after the action. 2. Explain the procedure to the client and family isolation. 3. Discusses the importance of immunization to client, families and health professionals.

E. Conclusion Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver due to toxins, such as chemicals or drugs or infectious agents. Symptoms and signs of liver disease are as follows: - Appetite lost - Discomfort in the stomach - Nausea vomiting - Fever is not high - Sometimes accompanied by joint pain - Pain and swelling in the upper right side of the abdomen (the location of the liver) - The white part of the eye (sclera) looks yellow - The skin all over the body appears yellow - The urine is brown like tea water

D. Suggestions of Hepatitis virus


Maintain good sanitation and personal hygiene. Wash your hands before eating and after of the toilet. Drink water that has been cooked by water washing system If transportation is not developed or non-industrial city, drink only bottled water. Avoid food that has been washed with water, such as raw vegetables, fruit and soup. Use good sanitation to prevent panyebaran germs between family members. Do not use any part of the bed linen, towels, cutlery and glassware beverage fellow family. Do not share needles injections

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