Which infection, reported in the health history of a woman who is having difficulty conceiving, will the nurse identify as a risk factor for infertility?
a. N. gonorrhoeae
b. Treponema pallidum
c. Condyloma acuminatum
d. Herpes simplex virus type 2
ANS: A
Complications of gonorrhea include scarring of the fallopian tubes, which can lead to tubal pregnancies and infertility. Syphilis, genital warts, and genital herpes do not lead to problems with conceiving, although transmission to the fetus (syphilis) or newborn (genital warts or genital herpes) is a concern.
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