A nurse is educating a group of patients about preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Which statement by a patient indicates understanding of primary prevention measures?

Choice A rationale:

Blood culture is not the preferred diagnostic method for confirming genital herpes. Herpes simplex virus is best detected through methods that target viral DNA or RNA, such as NAAT.

Choice B rationale:

Nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) using urine is an appropriate diagnostic method for confirming genital herpes. This test detects the genetic material of the herpes virus and is commonly used for accurate diagnosis.

Choice C rationale:

Wet mount microscopy using vaginal discharge is used to diagnose conditions such as bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections, but it is not the primary method for diagnosing genital herpes.

Choice D rationale:

Serologic testing using a blood sample can detect antibodies to herpes, indicating past exposure or infection. However, it may not be as accurate for confirming an active genital herpes outbreak as NAAT.

Choice A rationale:

Chlamydia is indeed transmitted through direct contact with infectious lesions, such as those on genital, anal, or oral areas. This contact can occur during sexual activity.

Choice B rationale:

Gonorrhea can be transmitted from mother to child during childbirth, not during pregnancy. This is known as vertical transmission.

Choice C rationale:

Syphilis is primarily transmitted through direct contact with syphilis sores (chancre), not through contaminated objects like towels.

Choice D rationale:

Trichomoniasis is typically transmitted through sexual contact, particularly vaginal intercourse. Sharing needles or injection equipment is not a common mode of transmission for this STI.