The Nurse Is Preparing an Educational Session for Sexually Active

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing an educational session for sexually active adolescents. Which statements are appropriate for the nurse to include when educating about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) ? Select all that apply.

A) "Frequently diagnosed STIs include chlamydia, genital herpes, gonorrhea, human papillomavirus, trichomoniasis, and syphilis."
B) "Your risk for contracting an STI can be decreased by using a condom when having sex."
C) "Birth control pills are useful in decreasing your risk of contracting an STI."
D) "Risk factors for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) include multiple sexual partners, lack of barrier protection during intercourse, and history of an STI."
E) "Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the lower genital tract."