The nurse is doing some teaching with the parents of a child with herpes simplex virus type I (HSV-1) virus. The nurse will teach that 20%-40% of those with HSV-1 infections will have recurrent infections precipitated by:
a. alcohol or caffeine
b. sunlight, wind, injury, or stress
c. contact with someone else with the virus
d. exposure to allergens
B
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A Incorrect. The nurse will not teach that 20%-40% of those with HSV-1 infections will have recurrent infections precipitated by alcohol or caffeine.
B Correct. Approximately 20-40% of those with primary HSV-1 infections will have recurrent infections, which may be precipitated by factors such as sunlight, wind, local injury, or emotional stress.
C Incorrect. The nurse will not teach that 20%-40% of those with HSV-1 infections will have recurrent infections precipitated by contact with someone else with the virus.
D Incorrect. The nurse will not teach that 20%-40% of those with HSV-1 infections will have recurrent infections precipitated by exposure to allergens.
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