Question

A sexually active couple present to the women's health clinic. The male partner has been diagnosed with candidiasis. The female partner has no symptoms and claims that he has been unfaithful to her. Which of the following nursing statements would be appropriate?

A. "Candidiasis always causes a noticeable discharge and pain on intercourse."
B. "Your partner may have been unfaithful. There's no way to know."
C. "Candidiasis is not transmitted sexually. Don't worry about this."
D. "Some males are symptomatic while females remain asymptomatic. We will need to test you."

Answer 1

Candidiasis is a fungal infection that can be transmitted sexually. While males may exhibit symptoms, females can remain asymptomatic. The female partner should be tested for candidiasis.

Step-by-step explanation:

Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by Candida, and it can be transmitted sexually. In the case of a sexually active couple, the male partner has been diagnosed with candidiasis, while the female partner has no symptoms. It is possible for males to exhibit symptoms while females remain asymptomatic. Therefore, it would be appropriate for a nurse to inform the female partner that some males may have symptoms while females can remain asymptomatic, and it is necessary to test her for candidiasis.