77) ANSWER

D) Encourages fluid intake of 2,500-3,000 mL daily, since it is not contraindicated by other client conditions.

RATIONALE

Agents for herpes virus as herpes zoster can be nephritic. Important interventions include monitoring renal function and ensuring good hydration to decrease toxic effects. This drug is not reported to be particularly hepatotoxic (option 1). Sexual intercourse is to be avoided if the client is being treated with the acylovir for genital herpes (option 2). Insomnia is not a side effect of acyclovir (option 3). In order to select the correct answer to this question, recall that the medication is toxic to the kidneys. Knowing this, be directed to option 4. The other answers do not apply to nephrotoxicity.