title: Sexually transmitted diseases: an update.
abstract: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have reached epidemic numbers in this country and represent considerable costs to the health care system. Nurses, who see clients in a variety of acute and community settings, have a unique opportunity to discuss STDs and their prevention. However, nurses must retain knowledge that is up-to-date on each of these diseases. Nurses need to take the lead in evaluating their clients' risk of acquiring STDs and tailor specific preventative techniques to the individual needs uncovered.
authors.affiliation: Nebraska Methodist College, Omaha, NE, USA.
authors.forename: Meg
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Blair
mesh_terms: D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D003218:Condylomata Acuminata / Q000517:prevention & control; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000517:prevention & control; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006558:Herpes Genitalis / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D024802:Nurse's Role; D011322:Primary Prevention; D012736:Sex Education; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D013587:Syphilis / Q000517:prevention & control; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology