The Nurse Is Aware That Women Are at a Greater

The nurse is aware that women are at a greater risk for contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) than men because:

A) of longer period of time during which male secretions are in contact with female mucous membranes.
B) estrogens make vaginal membranes more susceptible.
C) penile friction to the vaginal wall encourages STIs.
D) changing hormonal levels create a conducive vaginal environment.