Question

A nurse instructor is teaching a student nurse about the factors that have increased the number of people with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) seen in practice. Which statement by the student indicates a lack of understanding?

a. There are improved techniques to diagnose an STD used in practice.
b. There is increased incidence of sexual abuse and sexual trafficking.
c. Females feel safe using oral agents rather than a condom as contraception.
d. The organisms causing STDs are all becoming more virulent.

Answer 1

The incorrect statement is the claim that all organisms causing STDs are becoming more virulent; the spread of STDs is affected by multiple factors, including diagnostic methods and social issues. option b

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that indicates a lack of understanding regarding factors that have increased the number of people with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is: "The organisms causing STDs are all becoming more virulent." This statement is incorrect because not all organisms causing STDs are becoming more virulent—such changes vary among different pathogens. Instead, factors contributing to the increase in STD prevalence include improved diagnostic techniques, the impact of social issues such as sexual abuse and trafficking, misconceptions about contraceptive methods like oral agents offering protection against STDs, and the challenges of preventing disease transmission even with safe sex practices like proper condom use.