Author Question: The nurse is caring for a pregnant female client who is infected with Chlamydia trachomatis. The ... (Read 41 times)

Arii_bell · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is caring for a pregnant female client who is infected with Chlamydia trachomatis. The nurse should explain the importance of treatment because:

1. if left untreated, the infection causes renal failure.
2. the infection will affect the fetus.
3. the infection can cause Reiter's syndrome.
4. the infection is not contagious.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing information on breast cancer screening for a community health fair. Which information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

1. Breast ultrasound every 5 years
2. Mammograms every year starting at age 40
3. Perform breast self-examination twice a month
4. Consider mammography every 5 years after age 50
5. Clinical breast examination every year starting at age 40

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

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. Left untreated, chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease.
2. Chlamydia causes blindness or pneumonia in the newborn.
3. Reiter's syndrome is a complication experienced by men.
4. The infection is contagious.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2, 5

1. The American Cancer Society does not recommend breast ultrasounds every 5 years.
2. The American Cancer Society recommendations for breast cancer screening include mammogram every year starting at age 40.
3. BSE does not offer the accuracy and benefits of other screening tests for breast cancer
4. Mammograms should be completed annually after the age of 40.
5. The American Cancer Society recommendations for breast cancer screening include clinical breast examination every year starting at age 40.