A Psychiatric Nursing Instructor Is Teaching About the Psychological Effects

question 10

Multiple Choice

A psychiatric nursing instructor is teaching about the psychological effects of the diagnosis of a sexually transmitted disease (STD) .Which student statement indicates that further instruction is needed?

• A) "STDs carry strong connotations of illicit sex and considerable social stigma."
• B) "STDs can cause insanity."
• C) "The diagnosis of HIV can generate hopelessness and helplessness."
• D) "Antibiotics administered in the early stages can cure all STDs."

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