Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is providing instructions to a pregnant client with genital herpes about the measures that are needed to protect the fetus.What information should the nurse give to the client?
Correct answer
A, E
Rationale
A cesarean section prevents neonatal herpes transmission if lesions are present at labor. Valacyclovir suppressive therapy after 36 weeks reduces outbreak risk.