A woman is admitted to the medical division with pelvic inflammatory disease. Which of the following statements would indicate that she requires more education on health promotion and illness prevention?
A) "My sexual partner is at risk for infection when I have an infection."
B) "The number of sexual partners increases my risk for infection."
C) "Unprotected sexual intercourse increases my risk for infection."
D) "Sexual relationships have no effect on the infections I get."
Ans: D
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