A young woman is seen at a walk-in clinic and is diagnosed with an STD. She says, “How could I have an STD? I only have sex with my boyfriend. I don’t sleep around!” Which of the following responses...

A young woman is seen at a walk-in clinic and is diagnosed with an STD. She says, “How could I have an STD? I only have sex with my boyfriend. I don’t sleep around!” Which of the following responses is best?

 a. “You are right, that should have kept you safe. There just are no guarantees.”

b. “If your boyfriend is not infected, then obviously you have had sex with someone else.”

c. “You or your boyfriend could be infected from past sexual encounters. He should also be tested at this time for STDs.”

 d. “Even lifelong monogamy cannot prevent many STDs.”