Which of the Following Actions on the Part of the Nurse

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions on the part of the nurse is most appropriate when treating an 8-year-old client who is exhibiting the symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) ?

A) Immediately perform a detailed examination and collect relevant specimens
B) Assume that the child acquired the infection during the perinatal period
C) Initiate presumptive treatment of the STI as soon as possible
D) Anticipate the need to follow mandatory reporting guidelines