During a sexual assessment, a client tells the nurse about a preference for oral–genital sex. How should the nurse instruct this client?
1. The need to follow safe sex practices.
2. The need to use contraception.
3. The importance of having an annual HIV test.
4. Why routine gynecologic examinations are not necessary.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Oral–genital sex is not completely free of the potential for sexually transmitted illness transmission, and safe sex practices must be used.
Rationale 2: Contraception is not necessary for oral–genital sex.
Rationale 3: An annual HIV test is not necessary for oral–genital sex.
Rationale 4: The nurse should instruct the client on the importance of having routine gynecologic examinations.
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