A physician orders a urethral smear for a 20-year-old student at the health clinic. The nurse should explain that the purpose of this test is to:
1. screen for HIV infection.
2. detect sexually transmitted infections.
3. verify fertility through a sperm count.
4. eliminate concerns of prostate problems.
2
A sterile swab is inserted into the urethra to obtain a specimen to detect sexually transmitted infections.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
REF: 1086, Diagnostic Tests and Procedures table OBJ: 3
TOP: Diagnostic Tests KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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