A female caller to an STD hotline is crying, saying that her husband is accusing her of cheating on him after she was diagnosed with chlamydia. The best response by the nurse would be
A) "I can refer you to a marriage counselor if you think your husband would go."
B) "There is a lot of information about chlamydia on the CDC website. I can give you that address."
C) "There is no way to tell when you got infected because chlamydia often does not cause symptoms in women."
D) "You need to tell your husband to see his doctor so he can be evaluated and treated if needed."

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A diagnosis of an STD can cause great distress not only on a personal level but also in a relationship where questions of fidelity may arise. It is important for the client and her significant other to realize that Chlamydia is often asymptomatic for years in women, so judgments about fidelity are not helpful. While offers of marriage counseling and website addresses may be helpful, they do not address the primary problem of psychosocial distress in the client.

A Female Caller to an STD Hotline Is Crying, Saying