The nurse is teaching a young woman about her risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Which statement by the client indicates that further instruction is needed?
a. "I am at decreased risk for an STD if I don't rely on contraceptive sponges or foams to protect me."
b. "I am at decreased risk for an STD be-cause I am using an intrauterine device for contraception."
c. "I am at increased risk for an STD because of the way that my body is designed as a woman."
d. "I will be at increased risk for an STD if I rely on oral contraceptives to protect me from contracting a disease."
B
Using an intrauterine device provides no protection against contracting a sexually transmitted disease. Other risk factors that increase a young woman's chances of contracting a sexually transmitted disease include the vascularity of the vagina and reliance on contraceptive sponges or foams or on oral contraceptives for protection against pregnancy and STDs.
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What will be an ideal response?