A nurse wants to reduce the risk potential for transmission of ...

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A nurse wants to reduce the risk potential for transmission of chlamydia and gonorrhea with a female client diagnosed with both diseases. Which items should be included in the client's teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Expedited partner therapy
  b. Abstinence until therapy is completed
  c. Use of internal uterine devices
  d. Proper use of condoms
  e. Re-screening for infection
  f.
  Use of oral contraception

Question 2

Which risk factors would the nurse teach a 23-year-old client about to prevent pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Having multiple sexual partners
  b. Using an intrauterine device (IUD)
  c. Smoking
  d. Drinking two alcoholic beverages per day
  e. Having a history of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, E
As part of client/partner education, the nurse should explain the expedited partner therapy (practice of treating both sexual partners by providing medication to the client for the partner). The nurse should also emphasize the need for abstinence from sexual intercourse until treatment is finished, proper use of condoms, and re-screening for re-infection 3 to 12 months after treatment. The use of an intrauterine device and oral contraception is not part of the plan.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, E
Some of the same factors that place women at risk for STDs also place women at risk for PID: sexually active women of age younger than 26 years, multiple sexual partners, use of an IUD, smoking, and a history of STDs. Alcohol consumption does not impact a woman's risk for PID.