A 17-year-old sexually active female comes to the clinic requesting a pelvic exam. She has complaints of pelvic pain and a heavy vaginal discharge. She states she has had a sore throat for about a week
In reviewing her chief complaints and lab work, the nurse suspects an STI diagnosis. Which additional assessment information should the nurse collect? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Risk factors, including unprotected sex
2. List of names of all sexual partners
3. Estimated time frame of presenting symptoms
4. Attempts at self-treatment of symptoms
1,3,4
Rationale 1: For a patient suspected of having an STI, sexual and gynecological history need to be obtained.
Rationale 2: The nurse does not need to collect this history.
Rationale 3: Inquiring about the duration of symptoms is appropriate with this patient.
Rationale 4: The nurse should inquire about attempts at self-treatment.
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