The client receives acyclovir (Zovirax) as treatment for herpes simplex type 1 virus (genital herpes). What is the best, expected outcome for this client?
1. The client will prevent a reoccurrence of infection in the affected area.
2. The client will identify the names of sexual contacts in the past month.
3. The client will report decreased pain using the approved pain scale.
4. The client will report a decrease in the number of lesions in the affected area.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Pain is a major problem associated with this infection; the best outcome is decreased pain.
Rationale 2: It is not necessary to provide the names of sexual contacts, and this is not related to acyclovir (Zovirax).
Rationale 3: Pain is a major problem associated with this infection; the best outcome is decreased pain.
Rationale 4: Decrease in lesions is not an outcome goal of treatment with acyclovir (Zovirax).
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