A patient asks which method of contraception will provide the greatest protection against sexually transmitted infections. What method should the nurse recommend?
1. oral contraceptives
2. male condoms
3. sponges
4. spermicides
Correct Answer: 2
If an individual chooses to have intercourse with a partner whose infection status is unknown, a new condom should be used for each act of intercourse. Oral contraceptives contain hormones and do not offer resistance to sexually transmitted infections. Sponges and spermicides contain chemicals to kill sperm. These chemicals alone do not provide protection from disease.
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What will be an ideal response?