The nurse is providing community education to a large group of high school students about the characteristics of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Which characteristics would be beneficial for the students to understand?
Select all that apply.
1. Most STIs can be prevented by the use of latex condoms.
2. STIs cannot occur from the first sexual experience.
3. For treatment to be effective, both partners must be treated for STIs.
4. There are few complications resulting from delayed treatment of STIs.
5. A person with multiple sexual partners is at a greater risk for STIs.
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 5
Most but not all sexually transmitted infections may be prevented by the use of latex condoms. A person can contract an STI during the first sexual experience. For treatment to be effective both partners must be treated to prevent reinfection. Many complications of delayed treatment may occur, such as pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, infertility, chronic pelvic pain, neonatal illness, death, and genital cancer. The risk for infection is greater when there are multiple sexual partners.
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