The nurse is reviewing prescribed laboratory tests for a patient demonstrating manifestations of syphilis.What diagnostic tests should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

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Several tests for syphilis exist,and a combination may be used for accurate diagnosis.Cultures may be done but are difficult to grow.Serological (blood)tests include the Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL)test,the rapid plasma reagin (RPR)test,and the automated reagin test (ART).Treponemal enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA),fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS),and polymerase chain reaction (PCR)tests for treponemal DNA are some newer methods that reduce the risk of false results.B.F.NAT is done for Chlamydia.CD4 and CD8 are used to evaluate HIV/AIDS.

The Nurse Is Reviewing Prescribed Laboratory Tests for a Patient