Patient education
Patient education for a patient with syphilis is critical for the individual to recover and prevent the spread of the infection. The patient needs to understand that syphilis is caused by a bacteria and therefore will be treated by using antibiotics. It is imperative that the patient understands he/she needs to finish the entire course of antibiotics even if the symptoms are resolved before the treatment is complete.
It is important to explain to the patient that he/she should refrain from any sexual activities during the treatment as the infection can still be transmitted to others. Counseling and testing for HIV infection is also encouraged as well as discussing safe sex practices.
The patient will need to be informed that he/she will need to come in for repeat testing in six and twelve months to verify the infection has been cleared.
References
Lewis, S., Dirksen, S., Heitkemper, M., & Bucher, L. (2014). Sexually Transmitted Infections. In Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems (9th ed., pp. 1264-1265). St. Louis, Missouri: El Sevier.
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