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FNP Family Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep

Category - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

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The NP is for a client with genital herpes. Which of the following measures would help make the patient more comfortable?

  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
  5. None of the above
Explanation

Answer: A - Wearing tight-fitting and nylon underwear can irritate the skin and slow down the process of healing. It is also best not to use lubricants to avoid the development of new infections and to avoid hydrogen peroxide applications. Cool, wet compresses can soothe the itch and discomfort.

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