Question

Which statement is important for the nurse to make during discharge teaching? (Select all that apply)

a. "It is extremely important for you to use condoms every time you have sexual intercourse."
b. "Now that you have had chlamydia once, you cannot get this infection again."
c. "Having sex with multiple partners increases your risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease."
d. "It is necessary to avoid all sexual activity until after you have taken all of this medication."
e. "You are correct to leave your parents out of this if they would get upset."
f. "You need to stop having sex until you are old enough to handle the possibility of pregnancy."

Answer 1

During discharge, the nurse should stress the importance of consistent condom use, acknowledge that having multiple sexual partners increases STI risks, and advise avoiding sexual activity until medication is completed. Misleading statements about immunity to chlamydia or personal opinions on informing parents or sexual activity based on age should be avoided.

Step-by-step explanation:

In response to which statements a nurse should make during discharge teaching for a patient treated for chlamydia, it is important to consider the overarching goal of preventing the spread and recurrence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

• The nurse should emphasize "It is extremely important for you to use condoms every time you have sexual intercourse." This is true because condoms can significantly reduce the risk of STI transmission, though they are not completely infallible.
• Informing the patient that "Having sex with multiple partners increases your risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease" is crucial as it concerns behavioral changes that can reduce the risk of future infections.
• Additionally, advising the patient "It is necessary to avoid all sexual activity until after you have taken all of this medication." ensures proper treatment and reduces the risk of spreading the infection.

The nurse should not make inaccurate statements such as asserting that one cannot get chlamydia again after initial infection. This is false because individuals can be re-infected with the disease. Moreover, interjecting opinions on whether to inform parents or prescribing age restrictions on sexual activity usually falls outside of the nurse's professional scope when providing discharge instructions focused on medical advice and STI prevention.