The causative organism for various STIs must be identified for appropriate treatment. The method used to identify organisms is known as:
1. smears and cultures.
2. serologic tests.
3. antibody screening.
4. sensitivity testing.
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Exudate from lesions can be collected and studied to determine the exact infecting organ-ism.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 1106
OBJ: 3 TOP: Tests Used to Diagnose STIs
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment
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