A Client with Genital Herpes Simplex Infection Asks the Nurse

A client with genital herpes simplex infection asks the nurse, "Will I ever be cured of this infection?" Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A) "There is a new vaccine available that prevents the infection from returning."
B) "All you need is a dose of penicillin and the infection will be gone."
C) "There is no cure, but drug therapy helps to reduce symptoms and recurrences."
D) "Once you have the infection, you develop an immunity to it."