The community health nurse is asked to develop a STI educational program to target at-risk people in the community
After reviewing the risk factors for chlamydial infections, for what population should the nurse target the information in the educational plan?
1. males at the adult senior center
2. groups of teenagers from the local high school
3. married couples attending Lamaze classes
4. children from the local 4H Club
Correct Answer: 2
One risk factor for chlamydial infection is intercourse during adolescence. Groups of teenagers from the local high school would be the target population for this presentation. Older adult males, children and married couples are not in the highest risk group for transmission of STIs.
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