Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
The nurse is educating a teenage female about preventing the transmission of genital herpes. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Genital herpes can be transmitted through oral, genital, and anal sex. It is crucial to educate the patient that the infection can be transmitted via intercourse even when asymptomatic to prevent its spread. Choice A is incorrect as sitting on toilet seats without protection does not transmit genital herpes. Choice B is incorrect because oral sex can transmit the virus. Choice D is also incorrect as drinking fluids after sex does not prevent the transmission of genital herpes.