You are taking a sexual history from a patient. Which of the following demonstrates the most appropriate and sensitive approach?

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Only take a sexual history if the patient is young.

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Signal your intention: "As part of your medical history, I need to ask you some questions about your relationships. Is that all right?"

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Ask, "You don't have any sexually transmitted diseases, do you?"

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Whisper the questions to avoid embarrassing the patient.

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Start asking detailed sexual questions without warning.

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