A nurse is educating adolescents on how to prevent infections. What statement by one of the adolescents indicates that more education is needed?
A) "I will wash my hands before and after going to the bathroom."
B) "I don't wear a condom when I have sex, but I know my partners."
C) "I always eat fruits and vegetables, and I sleep eight hours a night."
D) "When I have an infection, I rest and take my medications."
Ans: B
Sensible nutrition, adequate rest and exercise, and good personal hygiene habits can help maintain optimum body function and immune response. Unsafe sex practices are potentially dangerous and provide an opportunity for pathogens to enter a host and cause an infection.
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