NCLEX RN Practice Question # 599
NCLEX Examination.
Practice Question # 599.
Nclex
Herpes simplex virus
- Herpes simplex virus affects the external genitalia, vagina, and cervix and causes draining, painful vesicles.
- Virus usually is transmitted to the fetus during birth through the infected vagina or via an ascending infection after rupture of the membranes.
- No vaginal examinations are done in the presence of active vaginal herpetic lesions.
- Herpes can cause death or severe neurological impairment in the newborn.
- Delivery of the fetus is usually by cesarean section if active lesions are present in the vagina; delivery may be performed vaginally if the lesions are in the anal, perineal, or inner thigh area (strict precautions are necessary to protect the fetus during delivery).
- Maintain contact precautions.