Diana Is a Sexually Active Teen

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Diana is a sexually active teen.She is concerned about getting pregnant as well as contracting a sexually transmitted infection.What advice would you give her to prevent both?

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process by which an individual's ability to think, process, and understand their environment progresses throughout life.

Teratogens

Agents or factors that can cause malformation or defects in an embryo or fetus during pregnancy.

Opiates

A class of drugs derived from opium, used to relieve pain but can also lead to dependency and addiction.

Pathogens

Microorganisms or agents, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, that cause disease in their host.