The nurse prepares the woman with active herpes simplex virus (HSV) for a cesarean section. What would be the most appropriate explanation for the cesarean delivery?
a. "Vaginal birth could result in your infant acquiring herpes simplex virus."
b. "Cesarean birth is an easier method of delivery."
c. "Vaginal birth could result in an exacerbation of your herpes simplex virus."
d. "Cesarean birth is safer for the physician and nurses."
ANS: A
The infant may acquire the organism during vaginal birth. Cesarean delivery is done to prevent the newborn from acquiring a potentially lethal herpes virus during vaginal delivery.
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