Which activity would a community health nurse most likely implement to reduce the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the community?
a. Establish immunization clinics to prevent STDs.
b. Educate people with HIV about the mode of transmission.
c. Explain to women that HIV is transmitted to women usually by IV drug abuse.
d. Develop an STD clinic to increase community access to services.
D
The goal of Healthy People 2020 is to promote responsible sexual behaviors, strengthen com-munity capacity, and increase access to quality services to prevent STDs and their complications. Nursing activities should align with these goals.
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