A Patient Has Come to the STD Clinic and Has

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient has come to the STD clinic and has been diagnosed with a Trichomonas vaginalis infection. What education should be provided to this patient?

• A) Male partners should always be treated, even if they are asymptomatic.
• B) The applicator for the vaginal gel should be washed after each application.
• C) The infection is not completely eliminated with the medication.
• D) The medication should be taken twice daily for 2 weeks.

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