Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a male client who has a new diagnosis of genital herpes (HSV 2). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Influenza-like symptoms such as headache, muscle aches, fever, and malaise are common in HSV-2 infections and typically subside within days to weeks. White or flesh-colored growths (A) are associated with HPV, not HSV-2. Anuria (C) indicates renal failure, unrelated to HSV-2. Green penile discharge (D) is linked to gonorrhea, not HSV-2.