A charge nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the purpose of a living will. Which of the following information about living wills should the charge nurse include in the teaching?

Choice A reason: The client's code status is not part of the background information, but rather the recommendation or request section of the SBAR Communication tool. The code status indicates the level of resuscitation the client wishes to receive in case of a cardiac or respiratory arrest.

Choice B reason: The client's vital signs are not part of the background information, but rather the assessment section of the SBAR Communication tool. The vital signs reflect the client's current condition and response to treatment.

Choice C reason: The client's name is part of the background information, along with the client's age, diagnosis, reason for admission, and relevant medical history. The background information provides a brief overview of the client's situation and helps to identify the client.

Choice D reason: A prescribed consultation is not part of the background information, but rather the recommendation or request section of the SBAR Communication tool. A consultation is a referral to another health care professional for further evaluation or management of the client's condition.

Choice A reason: This is the correct choice because this action is part of the standard of care for clients who have chlamydia. Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can be cured with antibiotics, but the client can still transmit the infection to others until the treatment is finished. The nurse should educate the client on the importance of using condoms to prevent reinfection and spreading the infection to their sexual partners.

Choice B reason: This is not the correct choice because this action is not appropriate for clients who have chlamydia. Chlamydia is caused by bacteria, not viruses, so antiviral creams are ineffective and unnecessary. The nurse should administer the prescribed antibiotics and monitor the client for any adverse reactions or complications.

Choice C reason: This is not the correct choice because this action is not the nurse's responsibility. Reporting the infection to the local health department is done by the health care provider or the laboratory, not by the nurse. The nurse should respect the client's confidentiality and privacy and only share the information with authorized personnel.

Choice D reason: This is not the correct choice because this action is not indicated for clients who have chlamydia. Contact precautions are used to prevent the transmission of infections that are spread by direct or indirect contact with the client or their environment. Chlamydia is not spread by contact, but by sexual intercourse. The nurse should use standard precautions, which include hand hygiene and wearing gloves, when caring for the client.