Question

a client is diagnosed with urethritis caused by chlamydial infection. the unlicensed assistive personnel (uap) assigned to the client asks the nurse what measures are necessary to prevent a contraction of the infection during care. which instruction would the nurse give the uap? answer options: 1. enteric precautions should be instituted for the client. 2. gloves and mask should be used when in the clients room. 3. contact isolation should be initiated because the disease is highly contagious. 4. standard precautions are sufficient because the infection is transmitted sexually.

Explanation:

Chlamydial - induced urethritis is sexually - transmitted. Standard precautions are sufficient for healthcare workers during routine care as they protect against exposure to body fluids. Enteric precautions are for gastrointestinal - related infections. Gloves and mask are not specific to preventing chlamydial infection in this context. Contact isolation is not required as it's not transmitted by casual contact.

Answer:

1. Standard precautions are sufficient because the infection is transmitted sexually.