Question

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a chlamydia infection. The nurse teaches the client about disease transmission and advises the client to inform his sexual partners of the infection. The client refuses, stating, This is my business and I'm not telling anyone. Beside, chlamydia doesn't cause any harm like the other STDs. How should the nurse proceed?

a) Do nothing because the client's sexual habits place him at risk for contracting other STDs.
b) Educate the client about why it's important to inform sexual contacts so they can receive treatment.
c) Inform the health department that this client contracted an STD.
d) Inform the client's sexual contacts of their possible exposure to chlamydia.

Answer 1

The nurse should educate the client about why it's important to inform sexual contacts so they can receive treatment to prevent the spread of chlamydia.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should educate the client about why it's important to inform sexual contacts so they can receive treatment. Although chlamydia may not cause immediate harm like some other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), it still has the potential to cause complications if left untreated. Chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which can result in infertility or ectopic pregnancy in females. By informing sexual contacts, the client can help prevent the spread of the infection and protect the health of others.