A 20-year-old patient has small painful blisters on her labia that developed about 6 days after having sex with her new boyfriend. The nurse would conduct additional assessment for which most likely STI?

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The presence of small, painful blisters on the labia that developed a few days after having sex with a new partner is most consistent with genital herpes. Syphilis typically presents with a painless ulcer at the site of infection, while gonorrhea and chlamydia may cause discharge, burning or pain during urination, but not blisters.

A 20-Year-Old Patient Has Small Painful Blisters on Her Labia