A young woman describes her sex life as "active" and involving "many" partners.She wants a contraceptive method that is reliable and does not interfere with sex.She requests an intrauterine device (IUD).The nurse's most appropriate response is

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Disadvantages of IUDs include an increased risk of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)in the first 20 days after insertion,as well as the risks of bacterial vaginosis and uterine perforation.The IUD offers no protection against sexually trAnswermitted diseases (STDs)or the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).Because this woman has multiple sex partners,she is at higher risk of developing an STD.The IUD does not protect against infection,as does a barrier method.Although the IUD does not interfere with sex,this is not the most appropriate response.The typical failure rate of the IUD ranges from 0.8% to 2%.

A Young Woman Describes Her Sex Life as "Active" and Involving