A Male Client Asks the Nurse Why It Is Better

question 4

Multiple Choice

A male client asks the nurse why it is better to purchase condoms that are not lubricated with nonoxynol-9 (a common spermicide) .The nurse's most appropriate response is:

• A)"The lubricant prevents vaginal irritation."
• B)"Nonoxynol-9 does not provide protection against sexually transmitted infections, as originally thought; it has also been linked to an increase in the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus and can cause genital lesions."
• C)"The additional lubrication improves sex."
• D)"Nonoxynol-9 improves penile sensitivity."

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Definitions:

Petty Annoyances

Minor irritations or inconveniences that can lead to frustration or discomfort, though not significantly affecting one's overall wellbeing.

Irritations

Irritations are minor annoyances or discomforts that can cause frustration or anger, often resulting from environmental factors or interpersonal interactions.

Hassles

Minor irritations and annoyances that are part of everyday life and can accumulate to cause stress.

Hassles

Minor irritations or annoyances that, taken cumulatively, can have a significant impact on an individual's stress level and overall psychological health.