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BrownTown3 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is preparing to instruct a class of young adults about ways to perform safe sex. What should be included in the nurse's presentation?

Select all that apply.
1. Avoid spermicidal agents.
2. Get tested for HIV if entering into a new monogamous relationship.
3. Use oral birth control pills.
4. Use only oil-based lubricants with condoms.
5. Avoid sharing intravenous drug paraphernalia.

Question 2

An adolescent patient asks the nurse about sexual practices that help avoid contracting HIV. What should the nurse instruct this patient?

1. Always use a condom.
2. Be sure to be tested for HIV every 6 months.
3. There is no such thing as safe sex.
4. The only safe sex is no sex.

Tonyam972 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2, 5

Sex should be practiced only after learning the partner's HIV status. People who use intravenous drugs should never share needles, syringes, or other drug paraphernalia. For vaginal or anal sex, the condom should be lubricated with the spermicidal agent nonoxynol-9 for additional protection. Oral birth control pills do not reduce the transmission of HIV. Using an oil-based lubricant such as petroleum jelly can result in condom damage; water-based lubricants are acceptable.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

All sexually active individuals need to know how HIV is spread. Safe sex practices include no sex, long-term mutually monogamous sexual relations between two uninfected people, and mutual masturbation without direct contact. Condoms have risks associated with their use during sexual activity. Testing for HIV every 6 months is unrealistic and will not prevent contracting the virus.