A nurse is uncomfortable discussing such topics as sexual behavior and sexual orientation when counseling clients. By avoiding this topic with clients:
a. Potential risks and risky behaviors will not be identified.
b. Transmission of sexually transmitted diseases will decrease.
c. Clients will be reluctant to return to care providers.
d. The nurse will be violating the laws in most states.
A
It is important that nurses be able to discuss these topics to help prevent and control STDs. Without discussion of these topics, it is possible that clients will not be aware that they have an STD and may transmit it to others.
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