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The nurse is discussing methods of preventing sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Which approaches does the nurse suggest for sexually active clients?

abstinence latex condoms mutual monogomy polyurethane condom

The nurse is planning care for a client who has a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Which interventions address the client's psychosocial needs?

allow client to express fears/anxiety approach with nonjudgmental attitude refer to appropriate support groups

Which sexually transmitted diseases are vaginal infections?

chlamydia gonorrhea syphillis

The nurse is counseling a client and the client's sexual partner on safe sex practices. Which of the couple's comments indicates a need for further education?

condoms are for vaginal and anal not oral

The nurse is evaluating a client's response to antibiotic treatment for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Which finding indicates that the treatment is effective?

decreased pelvic tenderness

The nurse is assessing a male client who has been diagnosed with Chlamydia trachomatis. What clinical manifestation does the nurse expect to see?

dysuria

A clinic nurse is providing expedited partner treatment (EPT) to a client who is newly diagnosed with chlamydia. What does the nurse do first?

gives the drug and directions to client for partner

The nurse is assessing a client during a routine gynecologic examination. Which comment by the nurse shows the least respect for the client's personal values and beliefs?

have you participated in homosexual relationships

The nurse is teaching a female client about managing her sexually transmitted disease with antibiotics. Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective?

i need to take these for 14 days

The nurse is teaching a group of young women about screening for chlamydia. Which client statement shows a correct understanding of these practices?

if i am 40 and have new partner i need to be screened again

The nurse is establishing a plan of care for a client with newly diagnosed pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Which problem does the nurse place as the client's highest priority?

infection

The nurse in the clinic is administering benzathine penicillin G (Bicillin C-R) intramuscularly to a client with primary syphilis. The client has never been treated with this particular form of the drug. What precaution does the nurse implement?

keep client there for 30 mins to monitor possible allergic reaction

The nurse is teaching a group of young men about sexually transmitted diseases. What does the nurse tell them to look for in the primary stage of syphilis?

painless chancre

A client with newly diagnosed pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is being started on antibiotics as an outpatient. What does the nurse tell the client about her home treatment regimen?

rest in semi-fowlers to help with infection and pain

A nurse is counseling a client who tests positive for syphilis in an inner-city clinic that offers free sexually transmitted disease testing. What will the nurse tell the client about providing confidential treatment for the client and the client's partners?

the client would provide accurate information about partners so props care can be initiated

The nurse is discussing the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) with a group of young adults. What information does the nurse include?

the risk of STD increases with number of sexual partners

The nurse is teaching a 19-year-old female with genital warts about her condition. Which client statement requires further education from the nurse?

wart remover tx from drug store will remove them

The nurse is teaching a client who is diagnosed with gonorrhea. What does the nurse tell the client about the disease?

you are contagious even if you have no outward symptoms