ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: System Disorder

STUDENT NAME______________________________________
Herpes Simplex
DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS___________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER____________

Alterations in Pathophysiology Related Health Promotion and

Health (Diagnosis)
Transmitted during contact with
an infected person. Virus
reproduces and spreads.
to Client Problem Disease Prevention
Sores or breaks in the skin or lining of Use protection during sexual
the moth, vagina, and rectum. The
genital sores caused by herpes can
intercourse. Routine physical
check ups.
bleed easily.

ASSESSMENT SAFETY
CONSIDERATIONS
Risk Factors Expected Findings C-section if
Sex with an infected person. Many or Painful blisters and sores lesions present
frequent changes in sex partners. Not Tender lymph nodes
using a condom or improper use. Prior If acquired late in
STIs or other health problems that make it
hard for the body to fight infections. pregnancy
c-section
recommended
even if lesions are
Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Procedures not present
Herpes Viral culture, PRC test, TORCH screen
Antibody test, blood test Prenantal screenings

PATIENT-CENTERED CARE Complications

Nursing Care Medications Client Education Women with a
primary episode of
Good genital hygiene and wearing Acyclovir Techniques to reduce pain on
loos-fitting cotton undergarments. urination, When lesions are HSV near the time
Complete drying of the perineal present, the patient should of delivery have
area. Frequent baths may soothe Famciclovir avoid sexual activity altogether the highest risk of
the area and reduce inflammation.
transmitting
Valacyclovir genital herpes to
the neonate.
Therapeutic Procedures Interprofessional Care
Neuron damage
Group therapy, Primary Care Physican can result in
counseling and support Nurse atonic bladder,
system impotence, and
constipation.

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