MedSurge: Case Studies: Sexually Transmitted Infections – Homework #1 Solution

Becky, age 17, has just been diagnosed with chlamydia. The doctor at the adolescent health clinic has asked the nurse to discuss chlamydia and the prevention of other STIs with Becky. The nurse collects the proper educational materials and starts reviewing them with Becky. Becky tells the nurse this isn’t the first time she has had chlamydia, but she says she isn’t concerned about the infection and knows the medication will cure it. She has had several partners in the past few months and isn’t sure who gave chlamydia to her. (Learning Objectives 2, 3, and 4)

• What techniques would you use to educate Becky about the dangers of chlamydia and other STIs?

• How would you discuss prevention of STIs with Becky?

Please use and list one reference from a peer reviewed journal less than 5 years old (APA format) with intext citations ( you can also use current article as a resource). You can also use the assigned book for this course. Must be a minimum of 150 words.