Which should be the nursing focus for a female client during the initial outbreak of genital herpes simplex?
a. Instruction in condom use
b. Promotion of comfort
c. Prevention of pregnancy
d. Institution of isolation
B
The initial outbreak of genital herpes simplex in a woman causes severe discomfort. Promotion of comfort is the first priority, because clients may not be receptive to instruction attempts until some degree of comfort has been achieved.
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