A patient in the clinic states, "My boyfriend told me he went to the clinic and was treated for gonorrhea." While testing for the sexually transmitted infection (STI), what else should be done for this patient?

A patient in the clinic states, "My boyfriend told me he went to the clinic and was treated for gonorrhea." While testing for the sexually transmitted infection (STI), what else should be done for this patient?

A patient in the clinic states, "My boyfriend told me he went to the clinic and was treated for gonorrhea." While testing for the sexually transmitted infection (STI), what else should be done for this patient?


a) Administer treatment for the STI and discharge the patient.

b) Test for HIV without informing the patient.

c) Inform the patient that it would be beneficial to test for HIV.

d) Test for HIV, requiring the patient to sign a permit.



Answer: Inform the patient that it would be beneficial to test for HIV.