The school nurse instructing a group of high school sophomores in safe sex practices should include which practice(s) in her teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Use a condom.
b. Use a spermicide.
c. Practice abstinence.
d. Get vaccinated against HIV.
e. Avoid unprotected orogenital sex.
A, C, E
HIV can be transmitted by sexual practices of not using a condom and through orogenital sex. Abstinence is the only way to ensure that HIV is not transmitted through sexual intercourse. Spermicides do not prevent HIV transmission, and there is no vaccination against HIV.
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