A nurse is caring for a client with infectious mononucleosis (IM) caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. Which of the following complications should the nurse be vigilant for in this client?

Choice A rationale:

The nurse should advise the patient to notify and treat all sexual partners to prevent reinfection and further spread of the sexually transmitted infection (STI) Treating only the infected individual may not fully eliminate the infection, as untreated partners can reinfect each other.

Choice B rationale:

Using topical agents like podophyllin is not relevant to trichomoniasis, as it is an STI caused by a protozoan parasite. Topical agents are typically used for treating genital warts caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV)

Choice C rationale:

Practicing abstinence until cured is a reasonable precaution to prevent spreading the infection, but it does not address the aspect of notifying and treating sexual partners, which is crucial for preventing reinfection.

Choice D rationale:

Avoiding sharing personal items like razors is a general hygiene practice but is not specific to preventing trichomoniasis reinfection. It does not address the need for partner notification and treatment.

Choice A rationale:

Antibiotics, specifically those like azithromycin or doxycycline, are the standard treatment for syphilis, which is a bacterial infection caused by Treponema pallidum. These antibiotics effectively target and eliminate the bacteria responsible for the infection.

Choice B rationale:

Antiviral drugs like acyclovir are used to treat viral infections, such as herpes simplex virus (HSV), and are not effective against bacterial infections like syphilis.

Choice C rationale:

Antiprotozoal drugs like metronidazole are used to treat infections caused by protozoa, not bacteria like Treponema pallidum.

Choice D rationale:

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is used to manage HIV/AIDS, which is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), not syphilis. It is not an appropriate treatment for syphilis infection.