An Adolescent Client with a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)says to the Nurse

question 14

Multiple Choice

An adolescent client with a sexually transmitted infection (STI) says to the nurse, "Promise you won't tell my parents about my condition." The agency policy is that all STIs must be reported in accordance with federal and state law. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

• A)Disclosing information to the parents
• B)Reporting the STI to the proper authorities
• C)Respecting the client's privacy and confidentiality by not mentioning or reporting the STI
• D)Telling other nurses in the clinic that the client has an STI

Grasp the main elements of Wiedenbach's prescriptive theory and its application in clinical teaching and nursing practice.

Understand Nightingale's fundamental goal of nursing.

Comprehend the dual nature of nursing as an art and a science as proposed by Nightingale.

Recognize Nightingale's definition of a nurse and the assumption concerning women's roles in nursing.

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Definitions:

Under Stress

Experiencing physical or emotional tension resulting from challenging or demanding circumstances.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress or low blood-glucose concentration; it plays a key role in the body's stress response.

Adrenal Gland

A pair of endocrine glands located above the kidneys that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol.

Blood-Sugar Levels

The concentration of glucose in the blood, which is a critical factor in managing diabetes and maintaining overall health.