In assessing a patient with suspected Chlamydia, the nurse's actions are guided by which characteristic of this disease?
A) Chlamydia is frequently asymptomatic and requires screening.
B) Chlamydia is associated with a yellow-green vaginal discharge.
C) Chlamydia is accompanied by heavy bleeding and headache.
D) Chlamydia is only seen in immunocompromised patients.

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answer A is consistent with clinical findings of Chlamydia. answer B is consistent with clinical findings of gonorrhea. Chlamydia is not accompanied by heavy bleeding and headache. Chlamydia is seen in patients with healthy immune systems who are not immunocompromised.

In Assessing a Patient with Suspected Chlamydia, the Nurse's Actions