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CRNE Canadian Registered Nurse

Category - Wellness

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A client is giving discharge instructions to a client diagnosed with chlamydia. Which of the following statements, if made by the client, indicates a need for further teaching?
  1. “I will finish the antibiotic therapy as prescribed. Untreated chlamydia infections can cause infertility.”
  2. “Chlamydia can cause birth defects. Good thing I am not pregnant.”
  3. “I must abstain from having sex until I complete my therapy.”
  4. “My sexual partner should also be evaluated and treated.”
Explanation
Answer: B - Chlamydia does not cause birth defects, but it can cause conjunctivitis and respiratory infections in exposed newborns. Abstaining from sex is recommended for at least a week after the start of antibiotic therapy. Evaluation and treatment of sexual partners is recommended to prevent re-infection.
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