A Patient Is Seen in the STI Clinic with His

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient is seen in the STI clinic with his third case of gonorrhea in the last 18 months. The patient says, "Just give me my medicine so I will quit burning." Which nursing diagnosis would the nurse prioritize as most important for this patient?

• A) Impaired Tissue Integrity
• B) Anxiety
• C) Deficient Knowledge
• D) Self-Neglect

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Definitions:

FICA-OASDI

Federal Insurance Contributions Act - Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance, the tax withholding that funds Social Security and Medicare.

Fair Labor Standards Act

United States federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, recordkeeping, and child labor standards.

Overtime Earnings

The additional compensation paid to employees for hours worked in excess of the standard workweek hours, often calculated at a higher rate.