The nurse is aware that men with gonorrhea are more likely to seek medical attention because their symptoms are more visible than those of women. Which clinical manifestation is most con-sistent with symptoms of gonorrhea in men?
a. Copious, purulent penile discharge
b. Hematuria when initiating the stream of urine
c. Penile ulcers with a foul odor
d. Scaly scrotal lesions
A
Signs and symptoms of gonorrhea in men include purulent penal discharge and scrotal pain. Go-norrhea should not cause hematuria when urinating, penile ulcers with a foul odor, or scaly scrotal lesions.
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