A Woman in the OB Clinic Complains of Multiple,fluid-Filled Blisters

question 36

Multiple Choice

A woman in the OB clinic complains of multiple,fluid-filled blisters in her genital area that make walking extremely painful.What information should the nurse provide this patient? (Select all that apply.)

• A)"There are serious adverse fetal effects of this disease."
• B)"There is no cure for herpes simplex virus infection."
• C)"Transmission to your baby causes eye infections."
• D)"You can start antiretroviral medications immediately."
• E)"We will take blood cultures for a bacterial infection."

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