What is pruritus related to in the patient diagnosed with hepatitis?

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. "Administer with a full glass of water.": Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative that absorbs water in the intestines. Sufficient hydration is essential to prevent obstruction or impaction.

B. "Avoid mixing in juice.": Psyllium can be mixed in any non-carbonated liquid, including juice, making this instruction unnecessary.

C. "Fat-soluble vitamin deficiency is common.": Psyllium does not interfere with fat-soluble vitamin absorption, so this statement is incorrect.

D. "Limit the intake of high-fiber foods.": Psyllium complements a high-fiber diet, so restricting fiber is counterproductive.