Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
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Passage / Scenario
A client who received a positive test result for chlamydiaA nurse in a community clinic is counseling a client who received a positive test result for chlamydia. Which of the following statements should the nurse provide?
Correct answer
Chlamydia is treated with a single dose of azithromycin. Partners need treatment regardless of symptoms, retesting is only needed in specific cases, and sexual activity should be avoided until treatment is complete, which may take longer than 3 days.