A pregnant patient with HSV type 2 has a Herp-Test performed in the physician's office 1 day before she is due to deliver by cesarean section.The test result is negative.What should the nurse know this means?

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A negative Herp-Test result means that the patient currently does not have active herpes lesions and may be able to deliver vaginally. The decision to deliver vaginally or by cesarean section should still be made by the physician based on other factors such as the patient's history, timing of lesions, and other risk factors. Antiviral medication may still be recommended for the patient and/or the baby regardless of the delivery method.

A Pregnant Patient with HSV Type 2 Has a Herp-Test