A Patient Who Is Scheduled for a Routine Gynecologic Examination

question 43

Multiple Choice

A patient who is scheduled for a routine gynecologic examination tells the nurse that she has had intercourse during the past year with several men. The nurse will plan to teach about the reason for

• A)contraceptive use.
• B)antibiotic therapy.
• C)Chlamydia testing.
• D)pregnancy testing.

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