A couple comes to the emergency department for treatment of a sexually transmitted infection. The man presents with symptoms of a creamy penile discharge and frequent uri-nation. The woman has lower abdominal pain and a vaginal discharge
The nurse recognizes that these symptoms are characteristic of: 1. chlamydial infection.
2. gonorrhea infection.
3. herpes simplex type 2.
4. trichomoniasis.
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Symptoms in men are penile discharge, thin at first, then creamy, and frequent urination. Symptoms in women are vaginal discharge and lower abdominal pain.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 1106
OBJ: 5 TOP: Chlamydia KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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