The nurse is aware that men with gonorrhea are more likely to seek medical attention because their symptoms are more visible than those of women. Which clinical manifestation is most con-sistent with symptoms of gonorrhea experienced by men?
a. Copious purulent discharge from the penis
b. Hematuria at the beginning of the urina-tion stream
c. Ulcer on the penis
d. Scaly lesions on the scrotum
A
The man can see his sexual organ and evaluate his urine easily. The man with gonorrhea will have a purulent discharge from the penis and scrotal pain. Vaginal discharges in women are not investigated until there are more significant signs such as changes in odor or color of vaginal se-cretions.
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