A man seeks care at the health clinic because he has developed a profuse, purulent urethral discharge with painful urination. During assessment of the patient, it is most important that the nurse gather information related to

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Information about sexual contacts is needed to help establish whether the patient has been exposed to a sexually transmitted disease (STD) and because sexual contacts will also need treatment. A previous history of similar symptoms and the patient's condom use will be helpful in planning patient teaching, but it is more important to determine STD exposure and contacts. A history of bladder infection or orchitis may suggest other causes for the patient's symptoms but is not the most important information at this time.

A Man Seeks Care at the Health Clinic Because He