The nurse is aware that teaching related to the prevention of HIV should focus on:
A) Vaccinating all individuals to decrease their risk of contracting HIV
B) Providing educational programs that focus on control and prevention
C) Instructing sexually active individuals on the proper usage of nonlatex condoms
D) Instructing sexually active individuals on the use of the microbicide, nonoxynol-9 (N-9)
Ans: B
Feedback: Until an effective vaccine is developed, preventing HIV by eliminating and reducing risk behaviors is essential. Primary prevention efforts through effective educational programs are vital for control and prevention. The nurse should instruct the patient on the proper use of condoms; only latex condoms should be used during vaginal or anal intercourse. Nonlatex condoms are available for people with latex allergy but will not protect against HIV infection. Also, based on recent research studies and their results, the CDC issued recommendations in 2000 that intravaginal application of N-9 should not be recommended as an effective means of HIV prevention.
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