Asked by Maibileyvis Capote on Jul 15, 2024

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Which of the following statements by a teenage client would indicate that your teaching about detection of STIs has been effective?

A) "A healthcare provider can tell whether you have an STI just by looking at your genitals."
B) "The doctor has to do surgery to biopsy the tissue to find out if a person has an STI."
C) "A healthcare provider can tell whether you have an STI by getting a detailed sexual history."
D) "A genital swab culture can be done at the office or clinic to determine whether a person has an STI."

Genital Swab Culture

A medical test where a sample is taken from the genital area to identify the presence of bacteria, viruses, or fungi.

STIs

Sexually Transmitted Infections, diseases spread primarily through sexual contact, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites.

Sexual History

The collection of information about an individual's past and present sexual behavior, practices, and concerns, important for addressing health issues.

  • Recognize effective methods for detecting and preventing STIs.
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RAGHVENDRA SINGHJul 20, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Many STIs have few or no symptoms.To find out whether a patient has an STI,you must obtain a swab culture of secretions.For a man,a culture is obtained from the urethra.For a woman,secretions are swabbed near the cervix.