A nurse is teaching a woman with genital ulcers how to care for them. Which statement by the client indicates a need for additional teaching?
A) "I need to wash my hands after touching any of the ulcers.".
B) "I need to abstain from intercourse primarily when the lesions are present.".
C) "I should avoid applying ice or heat to my genital area.".
D) "I can try lukewarm sitz baths to help ease the discomfort.".
B
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For genital ulcers, the client needs to abstain from intercourse during the prodromal period and when lesions are present. The client should wash her hands after touching the lesions to avoid inoculation and avoid extremes of temperature such as ice packs or hot pads to the genital area. Comfort measures such as lukewarm sitz baths can be helpful.
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