An essential component of counseling women regarding safe sex practices includes dis-cussion regarding avoiding the exchange of body fluids
The physical barrier promoted for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the condom. Nurses can help motivate patients to use condoms by in-itiating a discussion related to a number of aspects of condom use. The most important of these is: a. Strategies to enhance condom use.
b. Choice of colors and special features.
c. Leaving the decision up to the male partner.
d. Places to safely carry condoms.
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A When the nurse opens discussion on safe sex practices, it gives the woman per-mission to clear up any concerns or misapprehensions that she may have re-garding condom use. The nurse can also suggest ways that the woman can en-hance her condom negotiation and communications skills. These include role-playing, rehearsal, cultural barriers, and situations that put the woman at risk.
B Although women can be taught the differences among condoms such as size ranges, where to purchase, and price, this is not as important as negotiating the use of safe sex practices.
C Women must address the issue of condom use with every sexual contact. Some men need time to think about this. If they appear reluctant, the woman may want to reconsider the relationship.
D Although not ideal, women may safely choose to carry condoms in shoes, wal-lets, or inside their bra. They should be taught to keep the condom away from heat. This information is important; however, it is not germane if the woman cannot even discuss strategies on how to enhance condom use.
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