A homeless man is brought to the ER after falling in the street and hitting his head. On assessment, the nurse documents lack of muscle coordination, poor vision, and moderate dementia. Based on these data, the diagnosis of which sexually transmitted disease (STD) is suggested?
A) Syphilis
B) Gonorrhea
C) Chlamydia
D) Herpes simplex virus

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The symptoms described are indicative of neurosyphilis, a complication of untreated or inadequately treated syphilis, which can lead to lack of muscle coordination, vision problems, and dementia.

A Homeless Man Is Brought to the ER After Falling