A female client works as a manager in a busy store in town, and spends a great deal of time in the office, which is affecting the children and relationship with her husband. The client is in the clinic with a second herpes recurrence in a month
The nurse plans to discuss:
1. the possibility of finding a less stressful job.
2. the need to take the antivirals IV instead of p.o.
3. that she may resume intercourse after the first dose of medication.
4. lack of knowledge of the disease by the client.
Answer: 1
1. When caring for the client with herpes, stress plays a major role in the recurrence of attacks. After exploring the client's normal life, the nurse might discuss the need to reduce stress, as this is negatively impacting her life and that of her family.
2. Unless the herpes breakout is systemic, IV antivirals are not appropriate.
3. Clients are taught to refrain from intercourse for 10 days after the lesions disappear.
4. The stress in the client's life is the priority of care for this client.
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