Which of the following is true with regard to federally funded abstinence-only programs?
a. They persuade young persons to postpone sexual activity.
b. They help young persons avoid pregnancy and transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
c. They are ineffective in reducing sexual activity, STDs, and pregnancies.
d. They reinforce the reasons to avoid sexual activity until after marriage.
ANS: C
You might also like to view...
The nurse working on a medical unit is admitting a client diagnosed with heart failure. During the admission process, the client states, "I do not want to be put on a ventilator because I had to watch my mother die on a ventilator
I want information on making out a will." When planning care for this client, which intervention is the most appropriate? A) Educate the client on the process and purpose of a living will and arrange for one to be created should the client choose to do so. B) Encourage the client to allow for mechanical ventilation. C) Educate the client on the purpose of mechanical ventilation. D) Refer the client to a therapist to deal with the death of her mother.
A college student who attempted suicide by overdose was hospitalized until social supports could be
put into place. When her parents were contacted, her mother's response was "We cannot understand why our daughter would do this to herself. We have given her everything she ever wanted.". The mother's reaction can be assessed as reflecting a. anxiety. b. anger. c. denial. d. rescue feelings.
The family of a patient with type I schizophrenia asks, "Did this illness occur because of all the chaos in our family?" Select the nurse's best response
a. "It is likely that the chaos in your family caused the disorder. It is very important for every family member to keep calm." b. "Stress in your family may make the disorder more difficult to manage, but it is not the cause." c. "Too little is known about the cause of this illness for anyone to speculate." d. "That question would be best answered by the psychiatrist."
The Emergency Department nurse contacts the admissions office to request a bed for a bed-bound client who is a practicing Muslim. Acting as an advocate for the client, what request should the nurse make of Admissions?
A) Have the bed stripped, as the client will provide special sheets. B) If the only available room is semi-private, the other client should be Muslim. C) Please try to find a private room. D) A bed that faces east will be best.