A Patient Who Has Undergone Treatment for Herpes Simplex Virus

A patient who has undergone treatment for herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV type 2) expresses relief that she is cured.What should the nurse include in her teaching?

A) Daily douches of Burow solution are needed.
B) HSV is permanently cured by acyclovir (Zovirax) .
C) Sexual partners are now safe from infection from her.
D) HSV lies dormant and can be triggered without any sexual contact.

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