Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS Adult Practice Test

Category - AACN Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice Test

A nurse is caring for a client with genital herpes. The nurse uses which of the following measures to promote comfort?
  1. Instructing the client to wear loose cotton underwear
  2. Application of hydrogen peroxide solution over the lesions
  3. Application of lubricants to lesions
  4. Application of warm compresses
Explanation
Answer: A - Wearing of tight-fitting and nylon underwear can irritate the skin and slow down the process of healing. It is best to avoid hydrogen peroxide applications. Cool, wet compresses can soothe the itch.
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