Author Question: The nurse is caring for a client with genital herpes. What should the nurse do to prevent ... (Read 56 times)

rachel9 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is caring for a client with genital herpes. What should the nurse do to prevent contracting the infection from the client? (Select all that apply.)

1. Wash hands
2. Wear gloves
3. Apply a mask
4. Wear a face shield
5. Take prophylactic penicillin

Question 2

The nurse is concerned that a client is at risk for contracting a sexually transmitted infection. What assessment information did the nurse use to make this clinical decision? (Select all that apply.)

1. Allergic to penicillin
2. Does not use condoms
3. Takes oral contraceptives
4. First sexual encounter at age 14
5. Previous treatment for chlamydia

zogaridan · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1, 2

1. Hand washing is part of standard precautions.
2. Standard precautions are adequate protection from these infections, thus gloves should always be worn when contact with the patient's herpes lesions is possible.
3. A mask is not a part of standard precautions.
4. A face shield is not a part of standard precautions.
5. Prophylactic penicillin is not a part of standard precautions.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5

1. An allergy to penicillin does not increase the client's risk of contracting an STI.
2. Risk factors for STIs include unprotected sexual activity.
3. Risk factors for STIs include use of oral contraceptives.
4. Risk factors for STIs include sexual activity as an adolescent.
5. Risk factors for STIs include personal or partner history of STI