After the removal of genital warts, a male patient says, "Now I can have sex again.". The nurse should provide the patient with which information?
1. How to prevent reinfection now that he is cured of the warts
2. The need to always have female partners douche after having sex
3. The need to wash the genitals well before every sexual encounter
4. The need to always use a condom for sexual activity
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Rationale 1: There is no known cure for human papillomavirus.
Rationale 2: Douching does not protect against disease transmission.
Rationale 3: Washing the genitals does not protect against disease transmission.
Rationale 4: Condoms help to protect others against contracting this disease, although they are not 100% effective.
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