A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is experiencing a herpes simplex outbreak. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?

A. Incorrect. Over-the-counter topical ointments may worsen herpes simplex outbreaks. B. Correct. Cleaning skin eruptions with povidone-iodine helps prevent secondary infection. C. Incorrect. Antiviral medications, not antibiotics, are used to treat herpes simplex outbreaks. D. Incorrect. Disposable thermometers are not directly related to herpes simplex outbreak management.