A client whose child was diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) shouted at the nurse, saying it was impossible for children to have STDs. The nurse's response is based on her knowledge that:
A)
sexually transmitted diseases can only be spread through sexual contact.
B)
organisms can be contacted from public bathrooms.
C)
laboratory samples are sometimes contaminated.
D)
children can be infected at birth or through sexual abuse.
D
Explanation:
A)
STDs can be passed onto infants and children though the birth canal, incest, or sexual abuse.
Application
Implementation
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
B)
STDs can be passed onto infants and children though the birth canal, incest, or sexual abuse.
Application
Implementation
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
C)
STDs can be passed onto infants and children though the birth canal, incest, or sexual abuse.
Application
Implementation
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
D)
STDs can be passed onto infants and children though the birth canal, incest, or sexual abuse.
Application
Implementation
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
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