The nurse is to infuse 1 liter of D10W over 8 hours. What rate will the nurse set the iv pump for??

A. Encourage turning, coughing, and deep breathing every 2 hours: Bed rest increases the risk of respiratory complications like atelectasis and pneumonia, so encouraging turning, coughing, and deep breathing helps prevent these complications by improving lung ventilation.

B. Raise the knee gatch to prevent the patient from sliding down in bed: While this may help position the patient, it is not the priority action to prevent complications related to bed rest and hepatitis.

C. Provide undisturbed periods of 6 hours to encourage rest: While rest is important, prolonged periods without movement can lead to complications like pneumonia or pressure ulcers. Movement should still be encouraged.

D. Restrict fluids: Fluid restriction is not necessary for most hepatitis patients unless there are specific complications like ascites or severe edema. Fluid intake should generally be encouraged to prevent dehydration.

A. Fats: Restricting fats is not typically indicated in cirrhosis, unless the patient has specific issues like gallbladder disease or pancreatitis.

B. Protein: When ammonia levels rise in cirrhosis (leading to hepatic encephalopathy), restricting protein intake can help reduce the production of ammonia, as proteins are broken down into ammonia in the body.

C. Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are generally not restricted in cirrhosis. They are important for energy, especially in patients with liver disease.

D. Water-soluble vitamins: There is no need to restrict water-soluble vitamins in cirrhosis unless there is a specific deficiency or malabsorption.