A client suspects that he might have contracted syphilis and wants the VDRL drawn to test for it. The nurse should ask the client:
1. when he thought he contracted the disease.
2. how many partners he had.
3. what medication the client is taking.
4. if the client used protection during intercourse.
Answer: 1
1. The VDRL is time-sensitive, and would show positive results 4-6 weeks after infection.
2. Should the test be positive, partners need to be notified of the necessity of treatment. The question is not necessary prior to diagnosis.
3. Medications that the client is taking is not relevant to the VDRL.
4. The nurse might teach the client about using protection during intercourse, but the client thinks there is infection, so the question is not really relevant at this time.
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