Which of the following information should the nurse include when teaching a client with keratitis caused by herpes simplex type 1?
A)Application of corticosteroid ophthalmic ointment to the eyes
B)Application of povidone-iodine gel around the eye
C)Avoidance of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
D)Importance of taking all of the ordered oral acyclovir

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Oral acyclovir may be ordered for herpes simplex infections. Corticosteroid ointments are usually contraindicated because they prolong the course of the infection. Although povidone-iodine gel may be applied to the skin around the eyes for herpes zoster (varicella) infections, it is not used for herpes simplex infections. NSAIDs can be used to treat the
pain associated with keratitis.

Which of the Following Information Should the Nurse Include When