A pregnant client has a positive diagnosis for a syphilis infection on their first set of prenatal bloodwork. The client was unaware of the infection and did not have any previous symptoms. Based on the nurse's knowledge of syphilis risk factors, what other information should the nurse seek?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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A pregnant client has a positive diagnosis for a syphilis infection on their  first  set of prenatal bloodwork. The client was unaware of the infection and did not have any previous symptoms. Based on the nurse's knowledge of syphilis risk factors, what other information should the nurse seek? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Ensure the client had additional testing ordered to screen for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

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Complete a neurological assessment to screen for any signs of confusion, tremors or paresis

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Alert the client's obstetrician and make them aware of the client's condition

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Ask the client when they first noticed their symptoms and if it was likely they passed the bacteria to a sexual partner

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