The Nurse Is Providing Education for an Immunosuppressed Patient with Recurrent

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing education for an immunosuppressed patient with recurrent oral herpes simplex lesions (cold sores) who is being treated with topical acyclovir ointment. Which of the following statements would be included in the nurse's teaching? Select all that apply.

A) "Apply the ointment every 3 hr each day for 7 days."
B) "Other topical ointments should be avoided as they may cause the lesions to spread or worsen."
C) "This medication should cure the lesions and recurrence is rare."
D) "You should wear a glove when applying the ointment to prevent spreading."
E) "You cannot eat or drink for 2 hr after application."
F) "There are no activity restrictions while you are taking this medication."