A patient who is diagnosed with genital herpes is using topical acyclovir. The nurse will provide which teaching for this patient? (Select all that apply)

You will need to avoid touching the area around your eyes.

Use a clean glove when applying this ointment.

Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine.

Apply this ointment until the lesion stops hurting.

If your partner develops these lesions, then your partner can also use the medication.