Common STIs
this STI often comes with a thick yellow or green discharge
What is gonorrhea?
During assessment, the nurse should ask the patient this important part about their sexual history
What is number of partners / protection use
This barrier method is one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of STIs
What are condoms?
This STI often causes painful blisters and remains in the body for life
What is HSV?
This action by the nurse is important when caring for a patient with a low understanding of STIs
What is educate?
This vaccine can protect against a virus that can cause potential genital warts and cervical cancer
What is HPV vaccine?
Known as the "silent" infection, this STI often has no symptoms but can cause infertility if left untreated
What is chlamydia?
When caring for a patient with suspected STIs, this diagnostic test is commonly done by nurses
What is vaginal swab / STI screening?
This drug is given prophylaxis to prevent conjunctivitis in the eyes of a newborn
What is erythromycin?