Recommend antiviral and topical medications to manage herpes simplex outbreak.
The nurse should recommend using antiviral medications such as acyclovir, penciclovir, famciclovir, or valacyclovir to reduce symptoms and risk of transmission in a client experiencing a herpes simplex outbreak.
Topical medications like creams with n-docosanol and penciclovir can also be suggested to alleviate symptoms like itching, burning, and tingling.
Avoiding over-the-counter topical ointments is important as they may not effectively address the herpes outbreak.
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