A postmenopausal patient is diagnosed with cervical dysplasia caused by the human papillomavirus. For which procedure that would both diagnose and treat the dysplasia should the nurse prepare this patient?
A. Cervical biopsy
B. Pap smear
C. Loop diathermy
D. Colposcopy
Answer: C
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