Author Question: A client suspects that he might have contracted syphilis and wants the VDRL drawn to test for it. ... (Read 34 times)

altibaby · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client suspects that he might have contracted syphilis and wants the VDRL drawn to test for it. The nurse should ask the client:

1. when he thought he contracted the disease.
2. how many partners he had.
3. what medication the client is taking.
4. if the client used protection during intercourse.

Question 2

The nurse is conducting a teaching session with young adults about genital herpes. The nurse plans to include information about:

1. signs and symptoms of the prodromal period.
2. MRIs and CT scans for diagnosis.
3. surgery required to treat herpes.
4. the cure for herpes.

JCABRERA33 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

1. The VDRL is time-sensitive, and would show positive results 4-6 weeks after infection.
2. Should the test be positive, partners need to be notified of the necessity of treatment. The question is not necessary prior to diagnosis.
3. Medications that the client is taking is not relevant to the VDRL.
4. The nurse might teach the client about using protection during intercourse, but the client thinks there is infection, so the question is not really relevant at this time.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1

1. The nurse includes signs and symptoms that occur during the prodromal period because the client can infect others at this time.
2. MRI and CT are not used to diagnose herpes.
3. Surgery is not performed for herpes.
4. There is no cure for herpes, which, once contracted, recurs for life.