One day after giving birth vaginally, a patient develops painful vesicular lesions on her perineum and vulva. She is diagnosed with a primary herpes simplex II infection. The expected care for her neonate includes:

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Intravenous acyclovir (Zovirax) and contact precautions are the expected care for a neonate born to a mother with a primary herpes simplex II infection, due to the high risk of neonatal herpes, which can be severe and requires prompt antiviral treatment and measures to prevent spread.

One Day After Giving Birth Vaginally, a Patient Develops Painful