A Female Patient Is Having Difficulty Accepting the Diagnosis of a Sexually

question 32

Multiple Choice

A female patient is having difficulty accepting the diagnosis of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) because she has been "on the pill" for years. What information can the nurse provide to aid this patient?

• A) Skipping doses could have caused the disease.
• B) She may need to change the type of birth control pill she is using.
• C) The pill offers some protection against STIs.
• D) Latex condoms are better protection against bacterial STIs.

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