Which concept should the nurse utilize when planning care for individuals with a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?
A) Females experience more cases of gonorrhea than males.
B) Males have higher rates of human papilloma virus and syphilis than females.
C) STIs can only be transmitted through sexual contact.
D) Individuals with higher socioeconomic status are more at risk for STIs.
A) Females experience more cases of gonorrhea than males.
Explanation: A) There are some gender differences in that females experience more cases of gonorrhea while males have higher rates of chlamydia and syphilis.
B) There are some gender differences in that females experience more cases of gonorrhea while males have higher rates of chlamydia and syphilis.
C) Although most STIs are acquired through sexual contact with an infected individual, some STIs can be passed from mother to infant during childbirth, through sharing of needles for injecting drugs, and through blood transfusion.
D) Risk factors include low socioeconomic status, low levels of education, use of substances such as alcohol and drugs, multiple sex partners, and the exchange of sex for money or services.
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