precautions for hepatitis A

Question 1

what are the precautions for hepatitis A

Answer 1

standard/contact if client has fecal incontinence

Question 2

what is the duration of precautions for Hep A

Answer 2

until 7 days after onset jaundice

Question 3

what are the nursing interventions for hep A

Answer 3

contact precautions used; particularly for clients wearing diapers or who are incontinent

can be spread up to 2 weeks before symptomatic

Question 4

reservoir for hep A

Answer 4

feces