A Client in the Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Clinic Expresses

A client in the sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinic expresses concern about possible exposure to gonorrhea by her partner. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to determine if the client has gonorrhea?

A) Interview the client about symptoms of gonorrhea
B) Take a sample of cervical discharge for Gram staining
C) Draw a blood specimen or rapid plasma reagin (RPR) testing
D) Obtain vaginal secretions for a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT)

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