When the nurse is talking to a group of young adults about prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) , one of the participants states "I will just plan to take antibiotics if I get an STD." Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
A) "STDs can be treated with antibiotics, but it is still important to avoid infection through the use of condoms."
B) "The microorganism that causes syphilis is frequently resistant to treatment with the commonly used antibiotics."
C) "Some STDs can not be treated with antibiotics and these may lead to recurrent infection and increased cancer risk."
D) "The treatment for bacterial STDs is complex and potentially painful, so avoidance of infection is important."
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