PURPOSE. This case study demonstrates the sexual health challenges experienced by a woman newly married and recently migrated to the United States.
DATA SOURCES. Data were obtained through the author's clinical experiences in primary healthcare nursing and published sources.
DATA SYNTHESIS. The nursing diagnoses, nursing interventions, and patient outcomes for this woman were identified using the classifications of NANDA-International, the Nursing Interventions Classification, and the Nursing Outcomes Classification.
CONCLUSION. This case study demonstrates the appropriate nursing diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes that are relevant for an individual with a sexually transmitted infection. It provides a framework for nurse practitioners in primary health care when caring for individuals with sexually transmitted infections.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE. Based on the NANDA-International standardized nursing diagnoses, the Nursing Interventions Classification, and the Nursing Outcomes Classification provided the needed structure to improve the care of a woman with issues involving sexual health.
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