A patient asks the nurse about treatment for human papilloma viral warts. The nurse's response should be based on what knowledge?

Question

1. An antiviral injection cures approximately 50% of all cases.
2. Aggressive treatment is required to cure warts.
3. Warts often spread when an attempt is made to remove them surgically.
4. Warts often recur a few months after a patient is treated.

Answer 1

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Rationale 1: There are no injections for treating warts.
Rationale 2: Warts usually disappear spontaneously after a period of time.
Rationale 3: Warts can be successfully removed surgically.
Rationale 4: It is not uncommon for warts to return a few months after an initial treatment.