Nursing Care of Clients with Specific

Health Problems Related to Reproduction

and Sexuality

 STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease)

o STDs are those diseases spread
through sexual contact
o The range in severity from easily
treated infections such as
trichomoniasis, to HIV which is life
threatening
o If these diseases occur in young
children, the possibility of sexual
abuse must be considered
o Abstinence or condom use provides
the best provides the best
protection against STDs
o Educate adolescents about safe
practices including the need for
condom use
o Reinforce with them that little