When considering guidelines for safer sex teaching, how should the nurse rank the risk for HIV transmission from highest to lowest?
Choice 1. heterosexual intercourse between partners using latex condoms
Choice 2. abstinence
Choice 3. monogamous sex between partners who are both ELISA and Western Blot negative
Choice 4. anal intercourse between partners using latex condoms
Correct Answer: 4, 1, 3, 2
Anal intercourse is damaging to sensitive tissues, thereby increasing trauma and risk of transmission. Heterosexual intercourse between partners using latex condoms is the second riskiest behavior of these choices. Monogamous sex between partners who are both ELISA and Western Blot negative still carries some small risk. Abstinence is the safest practice.
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