The nurse is providing community education to a large group of high school students about the characteristics of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Which characteristic would be beneficial for the students to understand? Select all that apply.
A. For treatment to be effective, both partners must be treated for STIs.
B. A person with multiple sexual partners is at a greater risk for STIs.
C. There are few complications resulting from delayed treatment of STIs.
D. Most STIs can be prevented by the use of latex condoms.
E. STIs cannot occur from the first sexual experience.
Answer: D
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