A client reports an open area on the penis. Which question will ...

[Frost2351]

A client reports an open area on the penis. Which question will help the nurse with data collection?
 
  A) Do you think you have a disease?
  B) Have you had sexual intercourse recently?
  C) Are you promiscuous?
  D) When did you initially notice this open area?

Question 2

A client is experiencing dysuria, urinary frequency, and vaginal discharge. For which sexually transmitted infection(s) should the nurse prepare the client for testing?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Syphilis
  B) Vaginitis
  C) Chlamydia
  D) Trichomoniasis
  E) Gonorrhea

[duke02]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

It will be important to record the onset of the open area. The remaining questions are closed, and will not elicit much information. Asking the client about promiscuity is judgmental. Determining the date of the last episode of sexual intercourse might be indicated later if a disease is diagnosed.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C, E

Chlamydia invades the same target organs as gonorrhea, which include the cervix and male urethra, and creates the manifestations of dysuria, urinary frequency, and discharge. The other sexually transmitted infections target other organs.