Becky, age 17, has just been diagnosed with chlamydia. The doctor at the adolescent health clinic has asked the nurse to reinforce a discussion on chlamydia and the prevention of other STIs with Becky. The nurse collects the proper educational materials and starts reviewing them with Becky. Becky tells the nurse this isn’t the first time she has had chlamydia, but she says she isn’t concerned about the infection and knows the medication will cure it. She has had several partners in the past few months and isn’t sure who gave chlamydia to her. (Learning Objectives 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10) a. What techniques would you use to educate Becky about the dangers of chlamydia and other STIs? b. How would you discuss prevention of STIs with Becky?
[Solved]: Becky, age 17, has just been diagnosed with chlamydia
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