The nurse is providing follow-up education to a patient just diagnosed with vaginal herpes. What statement by the patient verifies correct knowledge about vaginal herpes?
1. "I should douche daily to prevent infection."
2. "I could have another breakout during my period."
3. "I am more likely to develop cancer of the cervix."
4. "I should use sodium bicarbonate on the lesions to relieve discomfort."
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Rationale 1: Douching does not prevent infection.
Rationale 2: Menstruation seems to trigger recurrences of herpes.
Rationale 3: There is no relation to herpes and cancer of the cervix.
Rationale 4: Burow's (aluminum acetate) solution, not sodium bicarbonate, relieves discomfort.
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ANS:
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