Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A 19-year-old with painful lesions, fever, headache, vaginal discharge, diagnosed with HSV-2A 19-year-old goes to Planned Parenthood clinic with complaints of painful lesions, fever, headache, and vaginal discharge. After testing she is diagnosed with Herpes simplex virus type 2. What education should the nurse include in a teaching plan? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct answer
A,B,D
Rationale
The correct answers are A, B, and D. A - Use of barrier protection: Condoms can reduce the risk of transmitting herpes. B - Handwashing: Important to prevent spread of infection. D - Perineal care of genital lesions: Proper care can promote healing and prevent secondary infection. Incorrect choices: C - Penicillin: Ineffective against viruses like herpes. E - Gardasil injection: Gardasil is a vaccine for HPV, not herpes.