$\begin{array}{|llcc|}
\hline \text {PID in women, leading to internal abscesses, chronic pain, ectopic}\
\text {pregnancy, and infertility}\

\text {Blindness, infection of joints, and potentially lethal infections of the blood in }\
\text {the newborn, contracted during delivery}\
\text {Epididymitis and prostatitis in men, resulting in infertility and dysuria}\
\text {Spread of the infection to the blood and joints}\
\text {Increased susceptibility to and transmission of HIV}\
\hline
\end{array}$

-A male patient who has been diagnosed with gonorrhea twice over the last year states, "It's no big deal, I just come here and get antibiotics when it gets bad." A priority nursing diagnosis related to the complications of untreated gonorrhea (see above) is which of the following?

Question

$\begin{array}{|llcc|}
\hline \text {PID in women, leading to internal abscesses, chronic pain, ectopic}\
 \text {pregnancy, and infertility}\

\text {Blindness, infection of joints, and potentially lethal infections of the blood in }\
\text {the newborn, contracted during delivery}\
\text {Epididymitis and prostatitis in men, resulting in infertility and dysuria}\
\text {Spread of the infection to the blood and joints}\
\text {Increased susceptibility to and transmission of HIV}\
\hline 
\end{array}$

-A male patient who has been diagnosed with gonorrhea twice over the last year states, "It's no big deal, I just come here and get antibiotics when it gets bad." A priority nursing diagnosis related to the complications of untreated gonorrhea (see above) is which of the following?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The patient's statement suggests that he is not consistently seeking treatment for his gonorrhea, which puts not only himself but also his sexual partners at risk for injury and potential complications. Therefore, the priority nursing diagnosis would be "Risk for Injury for the patient and his partners related to the disease process". The other choices are not as relevant to the patient's situation.

-A Male Patient Who Has Been Diagnosed with Gonorrhea Twice