Sexually Transmitted Disease Patient Profile: Jade is a 17 year-old female who visits the outpatient teen clinic seeking

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Sexually Transmitted Disease Patient Profile Jade Is A 17 Year Old Female Who Visits The Outpatient Teen Clinic Seeking 1 (51.64 KiB) Viewed 18 times

Sexually Transmitted Disease Patient Profile: Jade is a 17 year-old female who visits the outpatient teen clinic seeking information regarding birth control pills. Subjective data: Had first time intercourse with boyfriend 2 weeks ago. She does not use condom or spermicide. Has not asked boyfriend about his sexual practices, denies any symptoms. Objective data: Cervical ectopy noted during Pap test. Patient tests positive for Chlamydia. Crying and very upset when informed of the positive test result. Collaborative care: Doxycycline 100 mg bid for 7 days. Critical thinking questions: 1. What are Jade's risk factors for acquiring Chlamydia? 2. What complications could have occurred if Jade's infection had not been detected? 3. What impact is her diagnosis likely to have on Jade's self- image? On her relationship with her boyfriend? 4. What instruction should Jade receive to ensure successful treatment? To prevent reinfection? To prevent further transmission of the infection? 5. What does she need to know about other STI's? What other testing would you recommend?