Author Question: A couple demonstrates understanding of the consequences of not treating chlamydia when they state: ... (Read 31 times)

Metfan725 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A couple demonstrates understanding of the consequences of not treating chlamydia when they state: (Select all that apply.)

1. She could become pregnant..
2. She could have severe vaginal itching..
3. He could get an infection in the tube that carries the urine out..
4. It could cause us to develop rashes..
5. She could develop a worse infection of the uterus and tubes..

Question 2

The nurse planning care for a client with a history of sexually transmitted illnesses would include which of the following in the client's plan of care?

1. Plan for the client to contact sexual partners regarding the diagnosis
2. Need to increase fluids and rest
3. Importance of adequate nutrition
4. Instruction to limit sexual contact until recovered from illness

karlss · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3. He could get an infection in the tube that carries the urine out..
5. She could develop a worse infection of the uterus and tubes..

Rationale:
Chlamydia is a major cause of nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) in men. Chlamydia cervicitis can ascend and become pelvic inflammatory disease, or infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and sometimes ovaries. Chlamydia does not cause a woman to become pregnant. Chlamydia does not cause vaginal itching. Chlamydia does not cause a rash.

Answer to Question 2

1. Plan for the client to contact sexual partners regarding the diagnosis

Rationale:
The client has a history of sexually transmitted illnesses. 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.