A male client is diagnosed with primary syphilis. Which question by the nurse is a priority at this time?
a. "Have you been using latex condoms?"
b. "Are you allergic to penicillin?"
c. "When was your last sexual encounter?"
d. "Do you have a history of sexually transmitted disease?"
ANS: B
Benzathine penicillin G is the evidence-based treatment for primary syphilis. The client needs to be assessed for allergies before treatment. The other questions would be helpful in the client's history of sexually transmitted diseases but not as important as knowing whether the client is allergic to penicillin.
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