A nurse in a community clinic is counseling a client who received a positive test result for chlamydia. Which of the following statements should the nurse provide?
Explanation & Rationale
A. "You need to return in 6 months for retesting.": Routine retesting to detect reinfection is generally recommended about 3 months after treatment rather than waiting 6 months. B. "You have to avoid sexual relations for 3 days.": Abstain from sexual activity until treatment is completed and partners have been treated; for single-dose therapy this is 7 days, and for multi-day regimens abstinence is until the full course is finished. C. "If your sexual partner has no symptoms, no medication is needed.": Sexual partners should be treated regardless of symptoms to prevent reinfection and ongoing transmission; partner treatment is a key part of management. D. "This infection is treated with one dose of azithromycin.": Single-dose azithromycin (1 g orally) is an established treatment option and is commonly taught as a standard regimen for uncomplicated chlamydial infection.