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Identify nursing interventions for clients with disorders of the reproductive system. Read the case studies below and answer the questions. Make sure you cite any sources using APA format.

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Scenario 1: In a community health clinic, a young woman presents with a painful rash in her genital area, stating it has worsened over a couple of days. She mentions her boyfriend has herpes but believes she contracted it despite not having sex during her partner's flare-up. Her vital signs include a temperature of 100.5°F, pulse of 114 bpm, respiration rate of 28 breaths per minute, and blood pressure of 145/88 mm Hg, with a pain score of 9/10. As a nurse within a team comprising an LPN, RN, and nurse practitioner, the first priority is to address her immediate physical discomfort and potential infections while ensuring safety and preventing transmission. Her pain management needs to be stabilized, and she requires education on her condition, including how to prevent further spread of herpes (CDC, 2020). Given her symptoms and vital signs indicating possible infection or stress, immediate assessment and supportive care are essential, along with ensuring confidentiality and providing emotional support since she appears tearful and distressed.

Furthermore, the RN will provide teaching about herpes transmission, emphasizing that herpes can be spread through skin-to-skin contact even when no visible sores are present. The nurse should explain that herpes can be transmitted during asymptomatic shedding, which can occur between outbreaks, highlighting the importance of safe practices and open communication with partners (Cowan & Macrae, 2017).

Scenario 2: In a primary care setting, a client returns following a lab report indicating a positive test for syphilis. He has a sore on his penis that was scraped and sent for testing. He was initially reluctant to return, feeling well and not experiencing symptoms. The nurse explains that syphilis is a bacterial infection that can cause serious health problems if untreated and can be transmitted to others even when there are no symptoms. It is crucial that all sexual partners are notified and treated promptly to prevent reinfection and further spread of the disease. Syphilis can be transmitted through direct sexual contact, and untreated infections can progress to more severe stages affecting vital organs, including the heart and nervous system (CDC, 2021). The nurse emphasizes that treatment with antibiotics, typically penicillin, is effective but must be administered promptly, which is why the client needs to inform and encourage recent partners to seek evaluation and treatment.

Regarding the administration of Benzathine Penicillin G, the client questions why a single shot is necessary rather than oral medication. The nurse explains that intramuscular injection ensures rapid and complete absorption, providing a one-time, effective dose to kill the bacteria. Oral antibiotics are less effective for treating syphilis because they may not reach sufficient levels in tissues, and a single, well-absorbed intramuscular dose reduces the risk of missed treatment and ensures better compliance, ultimately preventing complications of the disease (CDC, 2022).

Scenario 3: During data collection on a client who reports ongoing chills, fevers, and sore throats for several weeks, the client discloses her occupation as a sex worker. The physician orders a rapid HIV test due to her high-risk lifestyle. Indicators of high HIV risk include her involvement in unprotected sex, potential exposure to multiple partners, and symptoms like persistent fevers and sore throats, which can be associated with immunosuppression or opportunistic infections. Her description of symptoms and occupation strongly suggest that she is at increased risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (CDC, 2023). Prompt testing and ongoing education are critical in managing her health and reducing transmission risk.

References

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2020). Genital Herpes Treatment & Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/stdfact-herpes.htm
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2021). Syphilis (Treponema pallidum) — STI Treatment Guidelines. https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/syphilis.htm
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2022). Syphilis Transmission & Treatment. https://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/stdfact-syphilis.htm
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2023). HIV in the United States. https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/statistics/overview/index.html
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