A patient diagnosed with latent syphilis asks about transmitting ...

[nramada]

A patient diagnosed with latent syphilis asks about transmitting the disease to his spouse. What information should be provided to the patient?
 
  1. You will need to abstain from sexual relations until treatment is completed.
  2. You will need to wear a condom.
  3. At this late stage, the disease is contained to only you.
  4. At this stage of the disease, transmission is by contact with blood.

Question 2

The nurse instructs a patient diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease regarding the use of tampons. Which patient statements indicate that teaching has been effective?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. I will be able to wear tampons.
  2. The use of tampons is forever prohibited.
  3. Tampons must be changed at least every four hours.
  4. I should not wear tampons at night, but pads instead.
  5. I should immediately report any malodorous discharge, fever, or pelvic pain.

[ashely1112]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
During latent syphilis, the disease is transmitted by exposure to contaminated blood. Sexual contact will not transmit the disease. It is not necessary to wear a condom since the disease is not transmittable by sexual contact. The disease is transmittable by contact with blood.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5
The use of tampons is allowed. Patients using tampons must remember to change them regularly. Wearing pads at night will ensure the tampons are not left in too long while the patient sleeps. Immediate reporting of any signs or symptoms is important in order to prevent permanent damage to the pelvic organs.

[nramada]

Thank you

[ashely1112]

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