A 45-year-old male client has been recently diagnosed with chlamydia. His wife is in the room and asks the nurse why she has to be tested and treated as well, since she does not have any symptoms. The...

A 45-year-old male client has been recently diagnosed with chlamydia. His wife is in the room and asks the nurse why she has to be tested and treated as well, since she does not have any symptoms. The best explanation by the nurse is:

1. “It is important that all sexual partners be tested and treated, because reinfection can occur if only one partner is treated.”

2. “The doctor requires that spouses be tested and treated even if they do not have any symptoms.”

3. “Because chlamydia is a silent disease with no symptoms.”

4. “It is something that all doctors require.”