Exam 41: Care of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections

The nurse is aware that women are at a greater risk for contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs)than men because:

A patient has been diagnosed with chlamydia for the second time in a 5-month period.Data collection reveals that the patient was not compliant with the plan of treatment with the last infection.Which will most likely be the best method of treatment?

The nurse tells a high school senior who is newly diagnosed with herpes that the rise in the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)can be attributed to: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse cautions the homosexual man that his inflamed rectal tissue and rectal tear put him at risk for:

The nurse clarifies that sexually transmitted infections (STIs)are transmitted by: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is aware that men with gonorrhea are more likely to seek medical attention because their symptoms are more visible than those of women.Which clinical manifestation is most consistent with symptoms of gonorrhea experienced by men?

A pregnant patient who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)positive should be encouraged to:

The nurse assessing a patient in the primary stage of syphilis can observe:

The nurse urges a pregnant patient with gonorrhea to seek medical care because,if untreated,gonorrhea can result in: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse outlines reasons why young patients are frequently reluctant to have their sexually transmitted infections (STIs)reported,which are: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse points out that the use of oral contraceptives has increased the risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted infection (STI)because oral contraceptive pills: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse interviewing a college student who believes he has been exposed to gonorrhea tells him that the incubation period for gonorrhea is usually ______ after exposure.

The nurse is collecting information from a patient during her annual pelvic examination.The patient reports that she has noted a strong vaginal odor after intercourse.Which condition may be present?

When collecting a urethral swab from a male patient suspected of having gonorrhea,the nurse will collect the specimen ______ after voiding.

The nurse instructs a sexually active teenager that frequent douching can cause:

The young woman newly diagnosed with genital herpes is reminded that she should avoid sexual intercourse until:

The nurse explains to a patient who has genital herpes that she may experience a prodromal signal of an impending outbreak,which most likely will include:

The nurse identifies a misconception about the vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV)when the patient says:

The nurse reviews the list of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)that must be reported,which include: (Select all that apply.)

When the secondary stage of syphilis occurs,a sign that indicates the progression of the disease is: