The Nurse Plans Discharge Teaching for a Client with Active

The nurse plans discharge teaching for a client with active herpes lesions who has a new prescription for oral acyclovir and topical lidocaine.  What information will the nurse include in the teaching plan?

A) Adhesive bandaging should remain on the lesions to prevent virus shedding
B) Blood tests will be drawn to ensure the virus is eradicated
C) Condoms should be used during intercourse until the lesions are healed
D) Gloves should be used to apply the medication to the lesions

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