A client at 15 weeks gestation has just been advised she has tested positive for syphilis.The client is tearful and inquires about the risk to her infant.Which of the elements will be included in the management of the condition?

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C) The client should begin antibiotic therapy at this time to help prevent transmission of the infection to her fetus.
B) The sexual partners of the client will require notification and testing to prevent further spread of the infection. IV antibiotic therapy may be recommended if the client has severe disease, but is not mentioned as a necessary step for management in this scenario. The infant may also require treatment after birth depending on the results of testing. Intrauterine management is not necessarily required, but close monitoring and testing of the fetus may be recommended.

A Client at 15 Weeks Gestation Has Just Been Advised