The female patient tells the nurse, “I think the man I had unprotected sex with last night might have herpes. I’m so afraid I’m going to get it, too.” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

“Moving forward, it is extremely important that you always use protection, even if you do not contract the virus.”. The nurse must maintain open and honest communication with the patient while providing counseling on the importance of protection. Asking if the nurse knew about the partner’s status is accusatory. There is no cure for herpes simplex virus (HSV). Herpes transmission is quite common.

The female patient tells the nurse, “I think the man I had ...

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Difficulty: 5

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