The nurse knows that a young woman needs further instructions ...

[DelorasTo]

The nurse knows that a young woman needs further instructions about genital herpes when she says:
 
  1. I will know I have it because I will get painful blisters in the genital area.
  2. I won't know for 3-7 days after intercourse whether I have genital herpes.
  3. You cannot get genital herpes with oral-genital sex.
  4. There is no cure for genital herpes.

Question 2

The nurse should give the client with genital herpes who has painful, open ulcerations which suggestion?
 
  1. Keep moist dressings on the lesions at all times.
  2. Clean the lesions with a solution of cold water, soap, and diluted alcohol three times a day.
  3. Keep the lesions dry using a hair dryer at a cool setting.
  4. Drink at least three or four glasses of cranberry juice daily.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. Genital herpes can cause painful blisters.
2. The prodromal period occurs before an outbreak.
3. Genital herpes is spread by vaginal, anal, or oral-genital contact.
4. There is no cure for genital herpes.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. Keeping lesions clean and dry promotes healing and reduces risk of a secondary infection.
2. Lesions should be cleaned with warm water, soap, and hydrogen peroxide.
3. Keeping lesions clean and dry promotes healing and reduces risk of a secondary infection.
4. Fluids that increase acidity of the urine should be avoided.

[DelorasTo]

Excellent

[jamesnevil303]

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