While obtaining a health history from a male adolescent during a well check-up, the nurse assesses his sexual behavior and risk for sexually transmitted infections. Based on the information, the nurse plans to teach the adolescent about using a condom. Which of the following would the nurse include in the teaching plan?

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Condoms should be put on before any genital contact to effectively reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies. Reusing condoms, storing them in wallets where they can be damaged, and using oil-based lubricants like Vaseline with latex condoms (which can degrade the latex) are not recommended practices.

While Obtaining a Health History from a Male Adolescent During