Rn HESI Management NGN
Rn HESI Management NGN ( 48 Questions)
The nurse is caring for a client at the clinic who tests positive for the sexually transmitted infection (STI) trichomoniasis. The client reports having sex with multiple partners. Which response should the nurse provide?
Sexual activity should be avoided until the client and all sexual partners have completed treatment and are symptom-free. This is to prevent reinfection and transmission of the STI.
Persons with STIs are not reported to local health departments unless they have a reportable disease such as syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia or HIV. Trichomoniasis is not a reportable disease in most jurisdictions.
Most contraceptives do not protect against infection. The only contraceptive method that provides some protection against STIs is the male or female condom.
The nurse should remain non-judgmental and assure the client of confidentiality. This is because the nurse has a professional and ethical obligation to respect the client's autonomy, privacy and dignity.
Choice A rationale: Sexual activity should be avoided until the client and all sexual partners have completed treatment and are symptom-free. This is to prevent reinfection and transmission of the STI.
Choice B rationale: Persons with STIs are not reported to local health departments unless they have a reportable disease such as syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia or HIV. Trichomoniasis is not a reportable disease in most jurisdictions.
Choice C rationale: Most contraceptives do not protect against infection. The only contraceptive method that provides some protection against STIs is the male or female condom.
Choice D rationale: The nurse should remain non-judgmental and assure the client of confidentiality. This is because the nurse has a professional and ethical obligation to respect the client's autonomy, privacy and dignity.