After a vaginal examination, the nurse suspects the client has a gonorrheal infection. Based on this suspicion, which is the priority action by the nurse?

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Obtaining a culture is the priority action as it is necessary to confirm whether the suspicion of a gonorrheal infection is correct and to identify the specific strain of the organism for appropriate treatment. Counseling regarding safe sex practices and obtaining a sexual history are important interventions but can be done after obtaining the culture. Documenting findings is necessary but not the priority action.

After a Vaginal Examination, the Nurse Suspects the Client Has