A nurse is planning to provide community education about viral hepatitis. Which of the following should the nurse plan to include in the teaching?

A. A flat anterior fontanel can indicate dehydration in infants, so this finding does not indicate effective treatment.

B. Oliguria, or decreased urine output, is a sign of dehydration and would not indicate effective treatment.

C. Oral intake of 4 oz every 3 hours indicates that the infant is able to drink fluids and is likely rehydrated, indicating effective treatment.

D. A capillary refill of 4 seconds is prolonged and can indicate poor perfusion, which is not indicative of effective treatment for dehydration.

A. Encouraging the client to gain 2.3 kg (5 lb) per week may be excessive and unrealistic, potentially contributing to feelings of failure and exacerbating the client's condition.

B. Weighing the client once per week throughout hospitalization is important for monitoring weight changes, but it does not specifically address the immediate post-meal monitoring needed to prevent complications such as purging.

C. Monitoring the client for 1 hr after meals helps prevent behaviors such as purging or other forms of compensatory behaviors that may occur immediately after eating.

D. Allowing the client to choose meal times may not be appropriate as it can perpetuate disordered eating patterns. Establishing regular meal times is important for promoting consistent eating habits.