Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has herpes simplex virus type 2. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Stress can trigger HSV-2 lesion recurrence. The virus can spread beyond genitals, remains contagious without lesions, and acyclovir doesn't prevent transmission.