The nurse is providing health education to a group of young people
When teaching about the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the nurse will teach which concepts? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Decision-making skills in refusing intercourse
2. How to reduce high-risk behaviors
3. That Pap smears might be needed more often
4. The safety of oral sex
5. Use of petroleum-based lubricants with condoms
1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. Effective prevention and control of STIs is based on planning ahead, review of decision-making skills, and developing strategies to refuse sex.
2. Effective prevention and control of STIs is based on the reduction of high-risk behaviors. Use of recreational drugs and alcohol can increase sexual risk taking.
3. The presence of a genital infection can lead to an abnormal Pap smear. Women with certain infections should have more frequent Pap tests.
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