A 27-year-old sexually active female patient is being seen in the clinic with a purulent vaginal discharge, dysuria, and a sore throat. These findings suggest to the nurse that the patient has:
A) chlamydia.
B) HSV-2.
C) gonorrhea.
D) pediculosis pubis.
C) gonorrhea.
Explanation: A) Females with gonorrhea exhibit dysuria, purulent vaginal discharge, and pain during intercourse. Gonococcal infection can extend to the eye and the pharynx. Pharyngitis may be asymptomatic or can manifest with lymphadenopathy. Ocular manifestations generally present with unilateral purulent discharge.
B) Females with gonorrhea exhibit dysuria, purulent vaginal discharge, and pain during intercourse. Gonococcal infection can extend to the eye and the pharynx. Pharyngitis may be asymptomatic or can manifest with lymphadenopathy. Ocular manifestations generally present with unilateral purulent discharge.
C) Females with gonorrhea exhibit dysuria, purulent vaginal discharge, and pain during intercourse. Gonococcal infection can extend to the eye and the pharynx. Pharyngitis may be asymptomatic or can manifest with lymphadenopathy. Ocular manifestations generally present with unilateral purulent discharge.
D) Females with gonorrhea exhibit dysuria, purulent vaginal discharge, and pain during intercourse. Gonococcal infection can extend to the eye and the pharynx. Pharyngitis may be asymptomatic or can manifest with lymphadenopathy. Ocular manifestations generally present with unilateral purulent discharge.
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