The nurse has presented a community education class on recommended health screenings for women. Which statement about the Pap smear by a class member indicates that additional teaching is necessary?
1. "It is recommended for women 21 years of age and older."
2. "It diagnoses cervical cancer."
3. "Intercourse at a young age is a risk factor for an abnormal Pap smear."
4. "Detects abnormal cells."
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Explanation: 2. The focus of the Pap smear is the detection of high-grade cervical disease. It does not diagnose cervical cancer.
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