A patient prefers to use the diaphragm as a method of birth control. Which sexually transmitted infections (STIs) should the nurse review as being prevented by the use of this barrier?
Select all that apply.
1. HIV
2. HPV
3. gonorrhea
4. chlamydia
5. trichomoniasis
Correct Answer: 3, 4, 5
The diaphragm protects against cervical gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis, but not HIV. There is no evidence that the diaphragm protects against HPV.
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