A patient has genital herpes simplex. The nurse can offer hope by emphasizing that:
1. it is possible to cure this infection with appropriate antiviral medication.
2. the disease cannot be transmitted unless lesions are visible.
3. contraceptive foams can help prevent transmission.
4. although the infection is for life, recurrences are generally less severe and shorter in duration.
Question 2
Select the most important component of patient education for a woman being treated for Trichomonas vaginalis infection.
1. The applicator for the vaginal gel should be washed after each application.
2. Male partners should always be treated concurrently.
3. The vaginal gel can be deactivated by lotions and soaps.
4. Pregnant patients should not be treated.
Mammography. (a) A health-care professional assists the patient to ensure the breast is placed ideal
All messages must be documented and placed in the patient's chart.
Patient health history form Cont.
Herpes zoster (shingles)