A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Type 1 Herpes Simplex

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient has been diagnosed with type 1 herpes simplex lesions on the mouth and face. Which of the following statements indicates that the patient understands teaching provided by the nurse?

• A)"I will have this condition for life."
• B)"This has been caused by a bacterial infection."
• C)"I have come into contact with some type of fungal infection."
• D)"An antibiotic will help heal these sores in about three days."

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