The Nurse Tells a High School Senior Who Is Newly

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse tells a high school senior who is newly diagnosed with herpes that the rise in the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be attributed to: (Select all that apply.)

• A)an increase in the number of sexually active teenagers.
• B)an increase in the opportunity to have multiple partners.
• C)knowledge deficit about signs and symptoms of STIs.
• D)teenagers being reluctant to report diseases.
• E)young people's inability to acquire confidential health care.
• F)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist renowned for his pioneering work in child development, specifically his theory of cognitive development.

Formal Operational Stage

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where individuals acquire the ability to think abstractly and reason logically.

Physical Environment

The external surroundings and conditions in which an organism lives, including natural and man-made environments.

Lev Vygotsky

A Russian psychologist known for his work on cognitive development, particularly the social development theory which emphasizes the role of social interaction in the development of cognition.