A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the family of an older adult client about safety precautions. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include to reduce the risk of a client fall? (Select all that apply.)

A. The statement "You can resume sexual activity 2 days after you complete your antiviral treatment" is incorrect. Chlamydia is a bacterial infection, and the standard treatment is with antibiotics, not antivirals. Additionally, the client should wait until they have completed the full course of antibiotics and have been re-evaluated by their healthcare provider before resuming sexual activity to prevent the spread of the infection.

B. The statement "Your sexual partners can receive a chlamydia vaccine to protect against infection" is incorrect. As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, there is no chlamydia vaccine available. Chlamydia is typically treated with antibiotics, and preventing transmission involves safe sexual practices and partner notification.

C. The statement "Chlamydia is an incurable infection that causes a thick, curd-like discharge" is incorrect. Chlamydia is a curable bacterial infection, and it may or may not cause symptoms. It does not typically cause a thick, curd-like discharge; that description is more characteristic of a yeast infection.

D. The statement "The law requires a report of each case of chlamydia to the local health department" is correct. Chlamydia is a notifiable disease, meaning healthcare providers are legally required to report cases to the local health department. This reporting is essential for public health surveillance, tracking the prevalence of the infection, and implementing measures to control its spread.

The client's provider cannot provide informed consent on behalf of the client. The provider's role is to explain the procedure, its risks and benefits, and answer any questions the client may have to help the client make an informed decision.

The client's mother may have a supportive role in the decision-making process, especially if the client desires their involvement. However, unless the client has been legally deemed unable to make decisions (for example, due to lack of decision-making capacity), the client's consent should be sought directly.

The client is the primary individual who should provide informed consent for their own medical procedure, assuming they have decision-making capacity. They have the right to accept or refuse the treatment after being fully informed about the procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives.

The client's sibling does not have the authority to provide informed consent for the client's medical procedure unless they have been legally designated as the client's healthcare proxy or legally authorized decision-maker.