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Focus on Hepatitis (Relates to Chapter 44, “Nursing Management: Liver, Pancreas, and Biliary Tract Problems” in the textbook) Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. Hepatitis • Inflammation of the liver • Viral hepatitis Most common cause Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 2 Hepatitis • Types of infectious viral hepatitis A B C D E G Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 3 Hepatitis • Other possible causes Drugs (alcohol) Chemicals Autoimmune liver disease Bacteria (rarely) Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 4 Hepatitis • 3000 new cases of hepatitis A occur annually in the United States. • 1.4 million new cases of hepatitis A occur worldwide. Nearly universal during childhood in developing countries Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 5 Hepatitis • Nearly 2 billion people infected with hepatitis B 350 million have chronic infection. • 43,000 new cases of hepatitis B annually in United States Incidence decreased because of HBV vaccine Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 6 Hepatitis • Approximately 170 million people are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) worldwide. • Estimated 3 to 4 million new cases are diagnosed annually. Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 7 Hepatitis • 8000 to 10,000 people in the United States die each year from complications of end-stage liver disease secondary to HCV. • Approximately 30% to 40% of HIV-infected patients also have HCV. Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 8 Etiology • Causes Viral hepatitis (A, B, C, D, E, and G) Cytomegalovirus Epstein-Barr virus Herpes virus Coxsackievirus Rubella virus Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 9 Etiology • Hepatitis A virus (HAV) RNA virus Transmitted fecal-oral route, parenteral (rarely) Frequently occurs in small outbreaks Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 10 Etiology • Hepatitis A virus (HAV) Found in feces 2 or more weeks before the onset of symptoms and up to 1 week after the onset of jaundice Present in blood briefly No chronic carrier state Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 11 Serologic Events in HAV Infection Fig. 44-2. Course of infection with hepatitis A virus (HAV). ALT, Alanine aminotransferase; IgG, immunoglobulin G; IgM, immunoglobulin M. Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 12 Etiology • Hepatitis A virus (HAV) Anti-HAV immune globulin M (IgM) • Appears in the serum as the stool becomes negative for the virus • Detection of IgM anti-HAV indicates acute hepatitis. Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 13 Etiology • Hepatitis A virus (HAV) Anti-HAV immune globulin G (IgG) • IgG anti-HAV: Indicator of past infection • Presence of IgG antibody provides lifelong immunity. Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 14 Etiology • Hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA virus Transmission of HBV • Perinatally by mothers infected • Percutaneously (IV drug use) • Horizontally by mucosal exposure to infectious blood, blood products, or other body fluids Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 15 Etiology • Hepatitis B virus (HBV) Transmission occurs when infected blood or other body fluids enter the body of a person who is not immune to the virus. Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 16 Etiology • Hepatitis B virus (HBV) Sexually transmitted disease Can live on a dry surface for 7 days Kissing/sharing food items may spread the virus via saliva. More infectious than HIV Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 17 Serologic Events in HBV Infection Fig. 44-3. Course of infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV). ALT, Alanine aminotransferase; anti-HBc, antibody To hepatitis B core antigen; anti-HBe, antibody to HBeAg; anti-HBs, antibody to HBsAg; DNA, Deoxyribonucleic acid; HBeAg, hepatitis B e antigen; HBsAg, hepatitis B surface antigen; IgG, immunoglobulin G; IgM, immunoglobulin M. Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 18 Etiology • Hepatitis B virus (HBV) Complex structure with three antigens • Surface antigen (HBsAg) • Core antigen (HBcAg) • E antigen (HBeAg) Each antigen—corresponding antibody may develop in response to acute viral hepatitis B Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 19 Etiology • Hepatitis B virus Presence of hepatitis B surface antibodies • Indicates immunity from HBV vaccine • Past HBV infection With chronic infection, liver enzyme values may be normal or ↑. 15% to 25% of chronically infected persons die from chronic liver disease. Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 20 Etiology • Hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA virus Transmitted percutaneously Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 21 Etiology • Hepatitis C virus (HCV) Risk factors • IV drug use • Most common mode of transmission in United States and Canada • Blood transfusions • Transmission <1 per 1 million blood transfusions Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 22 Etiology • Hepatitis C virus (HCV) Risk factors (cont’d) • High-risk sexual behavior • Hemodialysis • Occupational exposure • Perinatal transmission Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 23 Etiology • Hepatitis C virus (HCV) Up to 10% of patients with HCV cannot identify a source. Additional data needed regarding risk of body piercings, tattooing, and intranasal drug use in transmission of HCV Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 24 Etiology • Hepatitis D virus (HDV) Also called delta virus Defective single-stranded RNA virus Cannot survive on its own Requires the helper function of HBV to replicate Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 25 Etiology • Hepatitis D virus (HDV) (cont’d) Transmitted percutaneously HBV-HDV co-infection • ↑ risk of fulminant hepatitis • More severe acute disease Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 26 Etiology • Hepatitis E virus (HEV) RNA virus Transmitted fecal-oral route Most common mode of transmission is drinking contaminated water. Occurs primarily in developing countries Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 27 Etiology • Hepatitis G virus (HGV) RNA virus Poorly characterized parenterally and sexually transmitted virus Found in some blood donors Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 28 Etiology • Hepatitis G virus (HGV) (cont’d) Coexists with other hepatitis viruses and HIV Does not appear to cause liver damage Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 29 Pathophysiology • Acute infection Liver damage mediated by • Cytotoxic cytokines • Natural killer cells Liver cell damage results in hepatic cell necrosis. Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 30 Pathophysiology • Acute infection (cont’d) Proliferation and enlargement of Kupffer cells Inflammation of the periportal areas may interrupt bile flow. Cholestasis may occur. Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 31 Pathophysiology • Widespread inflammation of the liver tissue • Pathophysiologic changes in the various types of viral hepatitis are similar. Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 32 Pathophysiology • Liver cells can regenerate over time and, if no complications occur, can resume their normal appearance and function. Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 33 Pathophysiology • Antigen-antibody complexes • Systemic effects of this activation include • Rash • Angioedema • Arthritis • Fever • Malaise Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 34 Pathophysiology Systemic effects (cont’d) • Cryoglobulinemia • Abnormal proteins in blood • Glomerulonephritis • Vasculitis Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 35 Clinical Manifestations • 30% of patients with HBV are asymptomatic. • 80% of patients with acute HCV will be asymptomatic. Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 36 Clinical Manifestations • Acute phase Lasts from 1 to 4 months May be icteric (symptomatic) or anicteric During incubation, symptoms include • Malaise • Anorexia • Fatigue • Nausea Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 37 Clinical Manifestations • Acute phase (cont’d) Symptoms (cont’d) • Occasional vomiting • Abdominal discomfort • Headache • Low-grade fever Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 38 Clinical Manifestations • Acute phase (cont’d) Symptoms (cont’d) • Arthralgias • Skin rashes Physical exam may reveal hepatomegaly, lymphadenopathy, and splenomegaly. Maximal infectivity period Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 39 Clinical Manifestations • Jaundice Results when bilirubin diffuses into tissues • Urine darkens because excess bilirubin is excreted. • If bilirubin cannot flow out of liver, stool will be light or clay-colored. Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 40 Clinical Manifestations • Pruritus can accompany jaundice. Accumulation of bile salts beneath the skin • When jaundice occurs, fever subsides. • Liver is usually enlarged and tender. Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 41 Clinical Manifestations • Convalescent phase Begins as jaundice is disappearing Lasts weeks to months Major complaints • Malaise • Easy fatigability Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 42 Clinical Manifestations • Almost all cases of hepatitis A are resolved. • Absence of jaundice does not mean recovery. Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 43 Clinical Manifestations • General considerations Not all patients with hepatitis virus have jaundice. • Termed anicteric hepatitis Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 44 Clinical Manifestations • General considerations Hepatitis A virus • Acute onset • Mild, flulike manifestations Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 45 Clinical Manifestations • General considerations Hepatitis B virus • Insidious onset • Symptoms more severe • Fewer GI symptoms Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 46 Clinical Manifestations • General considerations Hepatitis C virus • Majority of cases are asymptomatic or mild. • High rate of persistence • Leads to chronic liver disease Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 47 Complications • Most patients with acute viral hepatitis recover completely with no complications. • Overall mortality rate <1% Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 48 Complications • • • • Fulminant hepatic failure Chronic hepatitis Cirrhosis Hepatocellular carcinoma Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 49 Complications • Fulminant hepatitis Results in severe impairment or necrosis of liver cells and potential liver failure Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 50 Complications • Fulminant hepatitis Develops in small percentage of patients Occurs because of • Complications of hepatitis B • Toxic reactions to drugs and congenital metabolic disorders Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 51 Diagnostic Studies • Hepatitis C Several tests available Antibodies to HCV are not protective. May be indicator of chronic disease Anti-HCV antibody test by immunoassay • If positive, confirmatory testing must be done. Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 52 Diagnostic Studies • Hepatitis C (cont’d) HCV recombinant immunoblot assay may be used if false-positive HCV antibody test HCV RNA polymerase chain reaction performed • Documents viremia if antibody positive • To detect active disease Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 53 Diagnostic Studies • Hepatitis C (cont’d) Six genotypes and 50 subtypes of HCV Genotyping: Important role in managing infection • One of the strongest predictors of response to therapy and influences duration of treatment • Should be determined before drug therapy is started Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 54 Diagnostic Studies • History • Physical assessment findings Hepatic tenderness Hepatomegaly Splenomegaly Palpable liver Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 55 Diagnostic Studies • • • • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) -glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) Alkaline phosphatase Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 56 Diagnostic Studies • • • • • Serum proteins Serum bilirubin Urinary bilirubin Urinary urobilinogen Prothrombin time Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 57 Collaborative Care • No specific treatment or therapy for acute viral hepatitis • Most patients can be managed at home. • Emphasis on resting the body and receiving adequate nutrients Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 58 Collaborative Care • Drug therapy No specific drug therapies Support therapy • Antiemetics • Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) • Trimethobenzamide (Tigan) • Phenothiazines should not be used. • If sedative or hypnotic is required, diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may be used. Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 59 Collaborative Care • Drug therapy for chronic hepatitis B Focused on • ↓ viral load • ↓ liver enzyme levels • ↓ rate of disease progression • ↓ rate of drug-resistant HBV Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 60 Collaborative Care Long-term goals • Prevention of cirrhosis and hepatocellular cancer Not all patients respond to current therapeutic regimens. Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 61 Collaborative Care • Drug therapy for chronic hepatitis B α-interferon • Multiple effects on viral replication cycle • Must be administered subcutaneously • Side effects • Flulike symptoms, depression, hair thinning, diarrhea, insomnia Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 62 Collaborative Care • Drug therapy for chronic hepatitis B (cont’d) Nucleoside analogs • When active viral replication exists • Inhibit viral DNA synthesis • Lamivudine (Epivir) • Taken for 1 year • Adefovir (Hepsera) Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 63 Collaborative Care • Drug therapy for chronic hepatitis C Directed at eradicating virus Reducing viral load Decreasing progression of disease Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 64 Collaborative Care • Drug therapy for chronic hepatitis C (cont’d) Treatment • Pegylated α-interferon with ribavirin (Rebetol, Copegus) • Ribavirin side effects: • Anemia, anorexia, cough, rash, pruritus, dyspnea, insomnia, teratogenicity Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 65 Collaborative Care Prevention • Hepatitis A Hepatitis A vaccine • Preexposure prophylaxis • IM in deltoid Immune globulin (IG) • Pre/post exposure • Temporary passive immunity Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 66 Collaborative Care Prevention • Hepatitis B Immunization • Most effective method • Part of routine vaccination schedules for newborns, adolescents, and adults in major risk groups • Recombivax HB, Engerix-B Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 67 Collaborative Care • Hepatitis B Immunization (cont’d) • Recombinant DNA using HBsAg • Promotes synthesis of specific antibodies against hepatitis B • Series of three IM injections given at 0, 1-, and 6-month intervals • More than 95% effective Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 68 Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 69 Collaborative Care Prevention • Hepatitis B Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) • Used post exposure with vaccine • Contains antibodies to HBV • Should be given within 24 hours of exposure Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 70 Collaborative Care Prevention • Hepatitis C No vaccine to prevent HCV CDC does not recommend IG or antiviral agents for postexposure prophylaxis Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 71 Nursing Management Nursing Assessment • Past health history Hemophilia Exposure to infected persons Ingestion of contaminated food or water Past blood transfusion (before 1992) Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 72 Nursing Management Nursing Assessment • Medications (uses and misuses) Acetaminophen Phenytoin Halothane Methyldopa Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 73 Nursing Management Nursing Assessment • IV drug and alcohol abuse • Weight loss • Dark urine • Fatigue • Right upper quadrant pain • Pruritus Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 74 Nursing Management Nursing Assessment • Low-grade fever • Jaundice • Abnormal laboratory values Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 75 Nursing Management Nursing Diagnoses • Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements • Activity intolerance • Ineffective self-health management Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 76 Nursing Management • Overall goals: Planning Relief of discomfort Resumption of normal activities Return to normal liver function without complications Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 77 Nursing Management Nursing Implementation • Health promotion Hepatitis A and B • Education • Vaccination • Good hygiene practices Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 78 Nursing Management Nursing Implementation • Health promotion Hepatitis C • Education • Infection control precautions • Modification of high-risk behavior Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 79 Nursing Management Nursing Implementation • Acute intervention Rest Jaundice • Assessment of degree of jaundice • Small, frequent meals Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 80 Nursing Management Nursing Implementation • Ambulatory and home care Dietary teaching Assessment for complications Regular follow-up for at least 1 year after diagnosis Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 81 Nursing Management Nursing Implementation • Ambulatory and home care Avoidance of alcohol Medication education • Α-interferon administered subcutaneously • Side effects Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 82 Nursing Management Evaluation • Expected outcomes Adequate nutritional intake Increased tolerance for activity Verbalization of understanding of follow-up care Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 83 Nursing Management Evaluation • Expected outcomes Able to explain to others methods of transmission and methods of preventing transmission Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 84 Case Study Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 85 Case Study • 30-year-old man admitted to the hospital with general fatigue, lack of appetite, headaches, and yellowish complexion Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 86 Case Study • Symptoms became progressive during the past few days. • One month ago, he was in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he ate a lot of seafood and Mexican food. Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 87 Case Study • Physical examination indicates an enlarged tender liver and icterus. Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 88 Case Study • Laboratory results show Hemoglobin 12 g/dL Bilirubin (direct) 5.6 mg/dL Bilirubin (indirect) 3.4 mg/dL Alkaline phosphatase 600 U/mL AST 1200 U/mL ALT 1510 U/mL • Urine positive for bilirubin Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 89 Discussion Questions 1. What type of hepatitis does he probably have? 2. How did he get infected? Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 90 Discussion Questions 3. What is the treatment for the type of hepatitis he has? 4. What is the priority for his care? 5. What teaching topics are important to discuss with him? Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 91