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6:36 * *OOOTP8, € Assignment Details Medical Surgical Nursing 2 one post each day with at least three different dates (at least), e. g. July 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21. Each day you make a post, participation, or reply counts as one date. Grading for participation in postings (Possible points: 5) Please write 1 paragraph for each of the following (total 3 paragraphs) and each paragraph shall be no more than 6 sentences. *** Minus 1 point for extra long paragraphs or over 9 sentences. (Make sure to post in the assignment & discussion tabs) 1. Compare two types of Hepatitis. (Makes sure to include type, mode of transmission, incubation period, symptoms, treatment and complications) 2. Discuss 3 key points of Cystic Fibrosis. 3. What does BMI address? 4. What is the BMI range for underweight, normal weight, overweight & obesity? Submit Assignment

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1.Hepatitis - An inflammation of the liver.

Hepatitis A - highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus.

Hepatitis A is preventable by vaccine. It spreads from contaminated food or water or contact with someone who is infected.

The incubation period of hepatitis A is approximately 28 days (range 15-50 days). The clinical course of acute hepatitis A is indistinguishable from that of other types of acute viral hepatitis.

Symptom- fever, malaise, anorexia, nausea, abdominal discomfort, dark urine and jaundice.

Treatment consists of preventative measures and self care​​​---

•The condition clears up on its own in one or two months. Rest and adequate hydration can help.

•Supportive care- Can be self-healing and Rehydration

•Self-care -Avoid alcohol and Rest

•Preventative -Hepatitis A vaccine

Possible Complications of Hepatitis A

• Liver failure . This usually affects people who are: Older. ...
• Guillain-Barre syndrome. With this disorder, your immune system attacks your nervous system. ...
• Pancreatitis . This is when your pancreas, a gland that helps digest food and control blood sugar, gets inflamed.

Hepatitis B serous liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus.

SPREADS-

By blood products (unclean needles or unscreened blood).

By having unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex.

By mother to baby by pregnancy, labour or nursing.

Hepatitis B signs and symptoms may include:

• Abdominal pain.
• Dark urine.
• Fever.
• Joint pain.
• Loss of appetite.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Weakness and fatigue.
• Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice)

Treatment depends on severity

The condition often clears up on its own. Chronic cases require medication and possibly a liver transplant.

Medicationsn--Antiviral drug

Self-care--Avoid alcohol

Preventative--HepatitisB vaccine and Post-exposure prevention

Having a chronic HBV infection can lead to serious complications, such as: Scarring of the liver (cirrhosis). The inflammation associated with a hepatitis B infection can lead to extensive liver scarring (cirrhosis), which may impair the liver's ability to function. Liver cancer.

Hepatitis C--

An infection caused by a virus that attacks the liver and leads to inflammation.

The virus is spread by contact with contaminated blood; for example, from sharing needles or from unsterile tattoo equipment.

SPREADS

By blood products (unclean needles or unscreened blood).

By mother to baby by pregnancy, labour or nursing.

Hepatitis D--

A serious liver disease caused by infection with the hepatitis D virus.

Hepatitis D only occurs amongst people who are infected with the Hepatitis B virus. Transmission requires contact with infectious blood. At-risk populations include intravenous drug abusers and men who have sex with men.

SPREADS

By blood products (unclean needles or unscreened blood).

By mother to baby by pregnancy, labour or nursing.

Hepatitis E--

A liver disease caused by the hepatitis E virus.

The hepatitis E virus is mainly transmitted through drinking water contaminated with faecal matter.

2. Cystic fibrosis---

An inherited life-threatening disorder that damages the lungs and digestive system.

Cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive juices. It causes these fluids to become thick and sticky. They then plug up tubes, ducts and passageways.

• Very salty-tasting skin.
• Persistent coughing, at times with phlegm.
• Frequent lung infections including pneumonia or bronchitis.
• Wheezing or shortness of breath.
• Poor growth or weight gain in spite of a good appetite.
• Frequent greasy, bulky stools or difficulty with bowel movements.
• Male infertility.

3. BMI---

your BMI is less than 18.5, it falls within the underweight range.

If your BMI is 18.5 to 24.9, it falls within the normal or Healthy Weight range.

If your BMI is 25.0 to 29.9, it falls within the overweight range.

If your BMI is 30.0 or higher, it falls within the obese range.