Practice Question
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new onset of genital herpes. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"Stress can activate an outbreak."
Rationale:
Genital herpes (HSV-2) is a lifelong viral infection that can become dormant and reactivate due to stress, illness, or a weakened immune system. Antiviral drugs like acyclovir help manage outbreaks but do not cure the infection.
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This question is from RN ATI Adult Medsurgical Assessment 2 which contains 40 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4
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