A nurse is planning an educational event of safer sex. What topics does the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Proper use of condoms
b. Avoidance of risky behaviors
c. Need for routine examinations
d. Avoidance of homosexual activity
e. Symptoms of common STDs
ANS: A, B, C, E
Safe sex education includes proper use of condoms, avoidance of risky behaviors (and what those are), the need for routine examinations, and symptoms of common STDs. The nurse should not include judgmental comments about sexual practices; all people need information on safer sex practices.
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