In the health history, you ask a young adult female patient about safe sex and the use of contraception. The patient does not understand what you mean by safe sex. This is an indication for:
A. Patient teaching and counseling
B. Promotion of oral contraceptive use
C. Pregnancy testing and counseling
D. STD, HIV, and hepatitis testing
ANS: A
Ask the patient about the type of birth control being used, if any. Ask about condom use. Be sure to inquire as to the consistency with which the patient uses birth control methods. Often patients deny the use of birth control, deny the desire for pregnancy, and yet admit to being sexually active. This definitely indicates the need for health teaching and counseling.
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