The Nurse Is Assisting with Teaching a 22-Year-Old Female Patient

The nurse is assisting with teaching a 22-year-old female patient who is diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) . She says, "I don't understand. My boyfriend always wears a condom." Which understanding by the nurse should guide teaching in this situation?

A) It is a myth that condoms provide any protection against STDs.
B) Condoms are a reliable source of protection against STDs.
C) Condoms can decrease the risk of STDs, but they are not foolproof.
D) Condoms must be used with a spermicide to guarantee protection against STDs.