A nursing student is providing education to a group of older persons who are in an independent living retirement village.Which of the following statements made by the nursing student should prompt the nursing professor to intervene?
A)"Avoiding alcohol use will enhance your sexual functioning."
B)"You do not need to worry about getting a sexually transmitted infection at this point in your life."
C)"You need to tell your partner how you feel about sex and any fears you may have."
D)"Using pillows and taking pain medication if needed before having sexual intercourse often helps alleviate pain associated with intercourse and improves sexual functioning."

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Any person who has sexual intercourse can develop an STI at any age.People with multiple sex partners are at greater risk.Therefore,the instructor needs to intervene when the student tells the older persons that they are not at risk for developing a STI.Sexual functioning is enhanced by avoiding the use of alcohol;using pillows;taking pain medications before intercourse if needed;and communicating thoughts,fears,and feelings about sex.

A Nursing Student Is Providing Education to a Group of Older