The nurse gives the client with genital herpes who has painful, open ulcerations the following suggestions:
A)
Clean the lesions with a solution of cold water, soap, and dilute alcohol three times a day.
B)
Drink at least three or four glasses of cranberry juice daily.
C)
Keep moist dressings on the lesions at all times.
D)
Keep the lesions dry using a hair dryer at a cool setting.
D
Explanation:
A)
Keeping lesions clean and dry promotes healing and reduces risk of a secondary infection. Lesions should be cleaned with warm water, soap, and hydrogen peroxide. Fluids that increase acidity of the urine should be avoided.
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B)
Keeping lesions clean and dry promotes healing and reduces risk of a secondary infection. Lesions should be cleaned with warm water, soap, and hydrogen peroxide. Fluids that increase acidity of the urine should be avoided.
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C)
Keeping lesions clean and dry promotes healing and reduces risk of a secondary infection. Lesions should be cleaned with warm water, soap, and hydrogen peroxide. Fluids that increase acidity of the urine should be avoided.
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Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
D)
Keeping lesions clean and dry promotes healing and reduces risk of a secondary infection. Lesions should be cleaned with warm water, soap, and hydrogen peroxide. Fluids that increase acidity of the urine should be avoided.
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Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
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