The nurse is instructing a client on proper procedures to protect herself from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Which statement, made by the client, needs clarification?
A) "If I use barrier protection, it will protect me from STIs."
B) "You cannot always know everything about a person."
C) "I consider myself protected because I am on birth control pills."
D) "I refrain from sexual contact or use protection to keep myself safe."
C
Feedback:
The nurse is most correct to clarify that although birth control pills are effective at preventing pregnancy, they do not prevent against exposure to STIs. The other statements have no inaccurate content as can be determined at this time.
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