The nurse suspects a gonorrheal infection in a client during an examination.Which of the following would be a priority action for the nurse?

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Obtaining a culture is a priority action as it will confirm the suspected gonorrheal infection and enable the initiation of appropriate treatment. Counseling regarding safe sex practices and obtaining a sexual history are important interventions but can be done after the initial priority action of obtaining a culture. Documenting the findings is also important but not as urgent as obtaining a culture.

The Nurse Suspects a Gonorrheal Infection in a Client During