A school-age child has been prescribed "magic mouthwash" for gingival herpes simplex type I (HSV-1)infection.The parent asks how this helps the child's condition.Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Decreases the pain so the child can eat and drink
B) Kills the virus causing the infection by suffocation
C) Prevents secondary infection of the gingiva
D) Shortens the duration of the outbreak

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

"Magic mouthwash" has several recipes,but common ingredients include Benadryl,lidocaine,and Mylanta,which all help increase comfort so the child continues to eat and drink.It does not kill the virus,prevent secondary infection,or shorten the duration of the outbreak.

A School-Age Child Has Been Prescribed "Magic Mouthwash" for Gingival