A male client being treated for gonorrhea asks the nurse if he ...

[lindiwe]

A male client being treated for gonorrhea asks the nurse if he will experience any complications from the infection. What should the nurse replay to this client?
 
  1. If you are concerned about sterility, it only occurs in females.
  2. It can lead to inflammation of the prostate and other glands.
  3. As long as you complete your course of antibiotics you should not have a problem.
  4. There are no complications, but you will need to use a condom when having sexual relations.

Question 2

When assessing the male client with complaints of dysuria, the nurse suspects gonorrhea based on which additional symptom?
 
  1. Cauliflower-like lesions on the penis
  2. Milky urethral discharge
  3. Chancre sore on the penis
  4. Blister-like lesions on the penis

[mistyjohnson]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. It can lead to sterility in men.
2. Gonorrhea, especially when untreated, can cause acute, painful inflammation of the prostate, epididymis, and periurethral glands.
3. Gonorrhea can cause acute, painful inflammation of the prostate, epididymis, and periurethral glands.
4. Gonorrhea can cause acute, painful inflammation of the prostate, epididymis, and periurethral glands.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Cauliflower-like lesions describe genital warts.
2. In addition to dysuria, a serous, milky, or purulent urethral discharge occurs.
3. A chancre sore on the penis is associated with syphilis.
4. Blister-like lesions on the penis are associated with genital herpes.

[lindiwe]

Thank you

[mistyjohnson]

Happy to help you