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colleen colleen
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11 years ago
A patient has been diagnosed with type 1 herpes simplex lesions on the mouth and face. Which of the following statements indicates that the patient understands teaching provided by the nurse?
1. “I will have this condition for life.”
2. “This has been caused by a bacterial infection.”
3. “I have come into contact with some type of fungal infection.”
4. “An antibiotic will help heal these sores in about three days.”
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11 years ago
1 -- Herpes simplex is a viral infection. There is no cure for the condition. When the sores heal, it will lie dormant in the body. The condition is not caused by a bacterial or fungal infection. The condition is not managed by antibiotic therapy.
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