A patient tells the nurse that he has "several" sexual partners and "never uses" any type of protection. How frequently should this patient be tested for sexually transmitted infections?
a. every year c. every two years
b. every 18 months d. every five years
A
For persons with multiple sexual partners who do not use barriers, it is recommended that sexually transmitted infection screening be done at least annually. This would include testing for HIV.
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