Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Adolescent client with pelvic inflammatory disease from a sexually transmitted infectionA nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has pelvic inflammatory disease as a consequence of a sexually transmitted infection and will need intravenous antibiotic therapy. The client tells the nurse 'My parents think I am a virgin. I don't think I can tell them I have this kind of an infection.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Acknowledging the client's fear encourages therapeutic communication and respects confidentiality.