A school nurse has identified that there has been an increase in sexua

A school nurse has identified that there has been an increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among the adolescents attending the school. Which of the following interventions should be completed by the nurse?

a. Arrange for the health department to come to the school to give information and treatment on a confidential basis
b. Encourage the athletic coaches to distribute condoms in such a way that a boy can obtain them in private
c. Have English teachers assign stories about the problems that result from adolescent pregnancy
d. Have the bus drivers put a comic book about sexuality, STIs, and preventive measures on each seat

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: A
Barriers to health care such as lack of transportation, concerns about confidentiality, and lack of access to preventive health services contribute to a high prevalence of STIs among teens. Having a free clinic in the school removes some of the barriers.