Antiviral Therapy: What viruses does antiviral therapy treat? What should the nurse educate the client about...

Antiviral Therapy:

What viruses does antiviral therapy treat?
What should the nurse educate the client about regarding antiviral therapy and the need for it?
Why should the nurse check a complete blood count (CBC) for antivirals?
If a client has genital herpes, what is needed for the client’s partner?

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1.Viruses that are treated by antiviral therapy:

Viruses that cause infection like Human immunodeficiency virus, Herpes , Hepatitis B and C , and Influenza A and B viruses. The action of the therapy is inhibition of replication.

2.Education to the client by the nurse about the antiviral therapy and it's need:

Teach the client about the drug therapy and it's importance of completion of the full course of the regimen.
Advice to avoid sexual intercourse if the client is under treatment for Genital Herpes as it will not cure the disease.
Side effects of dizziness or drowsiness may be experienced and so in such conditions it is better to avoid driving.
Wearing of gloves as a protective measure while applying topical antiviral drugs.

3.Complete blood count for antivirals:

Complete blood count is an essential test to interpret the presence of infection.
When there is an increased amount of WBC count, it signifies the presence of infection.
It indicates the presence of an immune system disorder or inflammation.
The white blood cells destroy the organism causing infection.

4.If a client has genital herpes, requirement of his partner :

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection which causes infected sores, blisters, and ulcers.
Avoid sexual intercourse as antiviral therapy will not cure the disease completely.
Use protective latex condoms during sexual intercourseintercourse, which reduces the risk of spreading of infection.
Discussion of sexual health to the partner which will lead to safer sex.
Avoid multiple sexual partners.

Nightingale answered 1 year ago

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