A sexually active adolescent asks the school nurse about prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). What should the nurse recommend?
a. Use of condoms
b. Prophylactic antibiotics
c. Any type of contraception method
d. Withdrawal method of contraception
ANS: A
When used appropriately, condoms provide a barrier to the organisms that cause STIs. Prophylactic antibiotics are not recommended; they are effective only against bacteria, not viruses. Only condoms create a physical barrier that prevents contact with the organisms.
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