The labor nurse is admitting a patient in active labor with a history of genital herpes.
On assessment, the patient reports a recent outbreak, and the nurse verifies lesions on the perineum. What action should the nurse take in anticipating the plan of care for this patient?

Choice A rationale
Smoking and drinking alcohol can indeed affect sperm count. Studies have shown that smoking and alcohol consumption do not significantly affect semen quality, but avoiding them is still considered good health advice.
Choice B rationale
Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection that can be treated with medication. If treated properly, it should not affect the ability to conceive in the future.
Choice C rationale
The timing of intercourse for conception is usually centered around the time of ovulation, which typically occurs in the middle of the menstrual cycle, not three weeks after menstruation. Engaging in unprotected intercourse three weeks after her menstrual period may not be the most effective timing for conception.
Choice D rationale
Regular use of hot tubs can indeed decrease a man’s sperm count. The heat from hot tubs can affect sperm production, leading to a reduction in sperm count.

Choice A rationale
Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, is not typically associated with poor feeding and low temperature in infants. It’s more commonly seen in conditions like diabetes.
Choice B rationale
Neonatal infection could cause an infant to feed poorly and have a low temperature. These symptoms could be a sign of sepsis, a serious and potentially life-threatening infection that requires immediate medical attention.
Choice C rationale
Hemolytic anemia, a condition where red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be made, is not typically associated with poor feeding and low temperature in infants.
Choice D rationale
Prematurity could potentially cause poor feeding and low temperature, but these symptoms would not typically appear suddenly in a well-baby nursery setting.