A client whose child was diagnosed with a sexually transmitted illness (STI) shouted at the nurse, saying it was impossible for children to have STIs. The nurse's response is based on her knowledge that:
1. laboratory samples are sometimes contaminated.
2. children can be infected at birth or through sexual abuse.
3. sexually transmitted diseases can be spread only through sexual contact.
4. organisms can be contacted from public bathrooms.
Answer: 2
1. Contamination of the laboratory samples is highly unlikely.
2. STIs can be passed onto infants and children though the birth canal, incest, or sexual abuse.
3. STIs can be passed onto infants and children though the birth canal, incest, or sexual abuse.
4. STIs can be passed onto infants and children though the birth canal, incest, or sexual abuse.
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