A patient admitted for an acute outbreak of herpes-zoster virus is receiving valacyclovir (Valtrex). The nurse provides patient education about valacyclovir (Valtrex)
What comment by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "Valtrex will help reduce the duration of my pain."
b. "Valtrex will help reduce the duration of postherpetic neuralgia."
c. "Valtrex will prevent recurrent infection."
d. "Valtrex may be taken without food."
ANS: C
Valacyclovir will not prevent recurrent infection; this statement indicates that further teaching is necessary.
Valacyclovir does help reduce the duration of pain and postherpetic neuralgia; no further teaching is necessary.
Valacyclovir may be taken with or without food; no further teaching is necessary.
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