Author Question: A public health nurse is educating a group of adults regarding sexually transmitted infections. ... (Read 39 times)

jCorn1234 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A public health nurse is educating a group of adults regarding sexually transmitted infections. Which is an appropriate statement by the nurse?

A) Males have higher rates of gonorrhea and Chlamydia, whereas women have higher rates of syphilis.
B) Men are disproportionately affected by STIs compared to women and infants.
C) Women often experience few early manifestations of the infection, delaying diagnosis and treatment.
D) The incidence of STIs is highest among young Caucasian females.

Question 2

The nurse is planning care for a client with a history of sexually transmitted infections. What should be included in this plan of care?

A) Instruction to limit sexual contact until recovered from illness
B) Plan for the client to contact sexual partners regarding the diagnosis
C) Need to increase fluids and rest
D) Importance of adequate nutrition

wergv · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Women often experience few early manifestations of sexually transmitted infection, delaying diagnosis and treatment. Women have higher rates of gonorrhea and Chlamydia, whereas men, especially men who have sex with men, have higher rates of syphilis. Women and infants are disproportionately affected by STIs. The incidence of STIs is highest among people of color.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

The client has a history of sexually transmitted infections. The nurse should discuss with the client a plan for sexual partners to be contacted regarding the diagnosis. The need to increase fluids, rest, and nutrition are important, but not as important as the client contacting sexual partners regarding the diagnosis. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid, not just limit, sexual contact until recovered from the illness.