When the Nurse Is Conducting Sexual History Interview with a Male

question 38

Multiple Choice

When the nurse is conducting sexual history interview with a male adolescent, which statement would be most appropriate to use at the beginning of the interview?

• A)"Do you use condoms?"
• B)"You don't masturbate, do you?"
• C)"Have you had sex in the past 6 months?"
• D)"Often adolescents your age have questions about sexual activity."

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