A patient recovering from hepatitis is concerned about liver damage from the infection.What should the nurse instruct the patient to do to prevent long-term liver damage? (Select all that apply.)

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Recovery varies and depends on the type of hepatitis.Full recovery is measured by the return to normal of all liver function tests and may take as long as 1 year.The effects of hepatitis can be considered reversible if the patient complies with a medical regimen of adequate rest,proper nutrition,and abstinence from alcohol or other liver-toxic agents for at least 1 year after liver function laboratory values return to normal.D.E.Physical activity and dairy products do not need to be restricted.

A Patient Recovering from Hepatitis Is Concerned About Liver Damage