Which nonsexual activity should the nurse teach patients may transmit a sexually transmitted disease (STD)?
a. Sharing a cigarette
b. Coughing and sneezing
c. Sharing intravenous drug equipment
d. Borrowing a hairbrush
ANS: C
IV drug equipment can transmit some STDs. Sharing a cigarette or hairbrush or coughing and sneezing can spread various infections, but not generally STDs.
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The nurse is counseling the parents an adolescent client who is experiencing behavioral problems. Which assessment tool would be appropriate for the nurse to use to further assess this adolescent?
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