A nurse is discussing sexuality with middle-age men and women. Which of the following information should be stressed by the nurse?
a. Contraception usage should be decreased as a woman nears menopause.
b. Difficulty with sexual performance among men happens near age 60.
c. HIV infection after age 50 is rare.
d. The majority of new HIV/AIDS cases occur among middle-age adults.
Answer: d. The majority of new HIV/AIDS cases occur among middle-age adults.
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