A client has been diagnosed with syphilis. Which treatment option should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?

Choice A rationale:

While preventing complications and spread is important, this response doesn't directly address the client's fear of stigmatization.

Choice B rationale:

This response downplays the client's concerns and may not provide adequate reassurance.

Choice C rationale:

While notifying sexual partners is essential, this response doesn't address the client's specific fear of stigma.

Choice D rationale:

This choice directly addresses the client's concern about privacy and stigma. Ensuring confidentiality can help the client feel more comfortable seeking treatment.

Choice A rationale:

STIs are not exclusively caused by bacteria. They can also be caused by viruses (e.g., HIV, herpes), parasites (e.g., trichomoniasis), and other pathogens.

Choice B rationale:

STIs can be transmitted through various means, including sexual intercourse, but also through other forms of sexual contact (oral, anal), sharing of contaminated needles, and from mother to baby during childbirth or breastfeeding.

Choice C rationale:

This statement is inaccurate. Many STIs can have serious consequences for health, including infertility, chronic pain, cancer (e.g., HPV-related cervical cancer), and increased risk of other infections (e.g., HIV transmission is facilitated by some STIs)

Choice D rationale:

This is the correct choice. STIs can indeed affect anyone who engages in sexual activity, regardless of age or gender. Being sexually active without proper protection and precautions increases the risk of STI transmission.