The nurse recognizes conversations about safe sexual practices, including the consequences of unprotected sex such as pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, are important to begin in what patient population?

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Sexual curiosity and experimentation occur in the adolescent patient population. Conversations about safe sexual practices, including the consequences of unprotected sex, such as pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, are important. These conversations are also important for adults and older adults but are handled differently in context with their age-related needs. School-aged children may be too young depending on their age and their environment. The nurse must use judgment on when to have the conversation.

The Nurse Recognizes Conversations About Safe Sexual Practices, Including the Consequences