The nurse is working in a clinic when a young male client presents with reports of pain with urination. The client wants testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The nurse notes that the client's eyes are red and inflamed
What question by the nurse is most important? a. "Do you have more than one sexual part-ner?"
b. "Do you have any new joint pain?"
c. "What eyedrops have you used for your red eyes?"
d. "Are you allergic to any antibiotics?"
B
The client has two symptoms of Reiter's syndrome (urethritis and conjunctivitis). The nurse should ask about joint pain because this is the third classic manifestation of this disease. All other questions are appropriate, but before treatment is started, the client needs an accurate diagnosis.
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