Which of the following conditions should the nurse discuss as possible

Which of the following conditions should the nurse discuss as possible outcomes of untreated chlamydia with a client newly diagnosed with the disease? (Select all that apply.)

1. Infertility
2. Uterine cancer
3. Ectopic pregnancy
4. Neonatal complications
5. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
6. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

ANSWER

ANS: 1, 3, 4, 5
If it is not treated, chlamydia can cause PID, ectopic pregnancy, infertility, and neonatal compli-cations. Either uterine cancer or HIV is directly connected to chlamydia.