A male client is undergoing testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) at a community health clinic. What information regarding STDs should the nurse give the client?
A) Treatment of STDs is simple and involves using antibiotics.
B) A person can only have one STD at a time.
C) Antibody immunity develops with the occurrence of an STD.
D) Individuals infected with viral STDs are infected for life.

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Viral STDs, such as herpes and HIV, do not have a cure and individuals remain infected for life, although symptoms can be managed.

A Male Client Is Undergoing Testing for Sexually Transmitted Diseases