The nurse is working in the labor and delivery suite when a client with active herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) appears in active labor. Which adjustment in the plan of care will the nurse prepare for?
a) Prepare for a cesarean section.
b) Administer an intravenous antibiotic to the mom while in labor.
c) Complete a full assessment of the newborn on delivery.
d) Place an antibacterial ointment on the mother's lesions.
Answer: A
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