A female patient who was just diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection is beginning treatment. What should the nurse remind the patient to do?

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It is important for individuals who have been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection to inform all sexual partners so they can be tested and treated as necessary. This can help prevent the spread of the infection and protect the health of both the patient and their partners. It is also important to abstain from sexual activity until the infection has been fully treated to avoid infecting others. Birth control pills do not prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted infections, so Option B is not correct. Option A is not realistic or necessary for most cases of sexually transmitted infections, and Option C is not helpful or relevant to the situation.

A Female Patient Who Was Just Diagnosed with a Sexually