A woman who is diagnosed with chlamydia tells the nurse that she is very angry because her husband is her only sexual partner. Which response should the nurse make first?

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This response expresses the nurse's acceptance of the patient's feelings and encourages further discussion and problem solving. The patient may need professional counseling, but more assessment of the patient is needed before making this judgment. The nurse also should assess further before suggesting that the patient share her feelings with the husband because problems such as abuse might be present in the relationship. Although it is important that both partners be treated, the patient's current anger suggests that this is not the appropriate time to bring this up.

A Woman Who Is Diagnosed with Chlamydia Tells the Nurse