A male patient who has been diagnosed with gonorrhea twice over the last year states, "It's no big deal. I just come here and get antibiotics when it gets bad." What should the nurse identify as a priority problem for this patient?
A. Potential for harm to the patient and partners related to the disease process
B. Pain related to appearance of chancres
C. Noncompliance related to disease treatment
D. Impaired social interactions because of low self-esteem
Answer: C
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