The nurse is planning care to address pain in the client with ...

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The nurse is planning care to address pain in the client with genital herpes. Which intervention would be appropriate for this client?
 
  A) Increase the intake of cranberry juice.
  B) Clean lesions 2 or 3 times a day with warm water and soap.
  C) Dry lesions with a hair dryer turned to the hot setting.
  D) Wear tight cotton clothing.

Question 2

A client with syphilis is allergic to penicillin. Based on this data, which medications does the nurse anticipate as appropriate for this client?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Doxycycline
  B) Amoxicillin
  C) Tetracycline
  D) Gentamicin
  E) Erythromycin

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Measures to reduce the discomfort of herpes lesions include cleansing the lesions two or three times a day with warm water and soap. Lesions should be dried using a hair dryer turned to a cool setting. It is important to wear loose cotton clothing that will not trap moisture. Fluids that increase urine acidity such as cranberry juice should be avoided.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A, C

Clients allergic to penicillin are given oral doses of doxycycline or tetracycline for 14 days for the treatment of syphilis. Gentamicin, amoxicillin, and erythromycin are not prescribed for the treatment of syphilis.