A nurse is conducting a staff development program about human sexuality for nurses who work in a long-term care facility. Which of the following statements would most likely be made by the nurse?
a. The desire for sexual intimacy declines rapidly with age.
b. Older adults are very well-informed about sexuality.
c. Older adults need to practice safe sex.
d. The danger of contracting STDs during sexual intimacy is extremely low in older adults.
Answer: c. Older adults need to practice safe sex.
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