Question

Which of the following are appropriate nursing interventions for a client who has just been diagnosed with chlamydia? Select all that apply.

A) Administering antibiotics as prescribed
B) Educating the client about the importance of completing the full course of antibiotics
C) Advising the client to avoid all sexual activity indefinitely
D) Notifying the client's sexual partners about potential exposure
E) Encouraging the client to skip doses if side effects are bothersome

Answer 1

Appropriate nursing interventions for a client diagnosed with chlamydia include administering antibiotics as prescribed, educating on completing the antibiotics course, advising on sexual abstinence until cure is confirmed, encouraging partner notification, and advocating against skipping antibiotic doses.

Step-by-step explanation:

For a client who has just been diagnosed with chlamydia, appropriate nursing interventions include:

• Administering antibiotics as prescribed, considering that chlamydia is a bacterial infection often treated with azithromycin or doxycycline.
• Educating the client about the importance of completing the full course of antibiotics to avoid re-infection and the spread of the disease to others.
• Advising the client to abstain from sexual activity until the course of treatment is completed and a follow-up test confirms the infection is cured.
• Encouraging the client to inform their sexual partners about potential exposure; however, healthcare providers do not directly notify partners without consent. Partner notification is typically conducted discretely through public health mechanisms.
• Advocating against skipping doses of antibiotics, even if side effects occur. Instead, clients should be instructed to report any bothersome side effects to their healthcare provider.

These interventions aim to treat the infection effectively while minimizing the risk of complications and the spread of chlamydia to others.