Lisa comes into the clinic where you work 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...

Lisa comes into the clinic where you work 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. “Your boyfriend could be infected from his past sexual encounters. He should be tested.”

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