Question of the Week – December 29, 2021

Rationale:

Treatment for a recurrent vaginal trichomoniasis infection continues through the menstrual period because the vagina is more alkaline during menses, and a flare-up is more likely to occur. While the infection remains active, the client should refrain from sexual intercourse or instruct her partner to wear a condom. To help break the chain of infection, the nurse directs the client to perform perineal hygiene after each voiding and each bowel movement. Metronidazole must be taken as prescribed.

Additional info:

Level of Cognitive Ability: Evaluating

Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Clinical Judgment/Cognitive

Skills: Evaluate outcomes

Integrated Process: Teaching and Learning

Content Area: Foundations of Care: Infection Control

Health Codes: Adult Health: Reproductive: Inflammatory/Infectious Problems

Priority Concepts: Client Education; Infection