A 19-year-old goes to Planned Parenthood clinic with complaints of painful lesions, fever, headache, and vaginal discharge. After testing she is diagnosed with Herpes simplex virus type 2. What education should the nurse include in a teaching plan? (Select All that Apply.)

Handwashing

Gardasil injection

Penicillin

Use of barrier protection

Perineal care of genital lesions

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,D,E

A. Handwashing. Good hygiene is important to prevent the spread of the virus, especially after touching the lesions.
B. Gardasil injection. Gardasil is a vaccine for HPV, not HSV. It is not relevant for the management of herpes.
C. Penicillin. Penicillin is not effective against viral infections like herpes; antiviral medications such as acyclovir are used for treatment.
D. Use of barrier protection. Barrier methods such as condoms are crucial in reducing the risk of transmission of HSV-2 to sexual partners.
E. Perineal care of genital lesions. Proper care of lesions can help reduce discomfort and prevent secondary infections.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. "The most common manifestation of postpartum depression is harming the infant." This is incorrect; harming the infant is a severe complication but not the most common manifestation.
B. "It's common for clients who have postpartum depression to exhibit psychotic behavior." Psychotic behavior is a rare but serious complication of postpartum depression.
C. "Postpartum depression usually begins 48 hours after childbirth." Postpartum blues may start within this timeframe, but postpartum depression typically manifests later.
D. "Postpartum depression is more likely to occur in women who have a history of depression." This statement correctly identifies a significant risk factor for postpartum depression.

A. Have you passed any clots? B. Do you have to go to the bathroom? C. When was the last time you changed your pad? D. Are you having any cramping?

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Have you passed any clots? This is important to assess for potential postpartum hemorrhage, which can be indicated by passage of large clots.
B. Do you have to go to the bathroom? This does not directly address the issue of excessive bleeding.
C. When was the last time you changed your pad? This provides information about the amount of bleeding but does not address clotting.
D. Are you having any cramping? Cramping is common postpartum but does not directly assess for hemorrhage.

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