The school nurse is presenting a class on female reproductive health. The nurse should describe what aspect of Pap smears?
A) The test may be performed at any time during the patient's menstrual cycle.
B) The smear should be done every 2 years.
C) The test can detect early evidence of cervical cancer.
D) False–positive Pap smear results occur mostly from not douching before the examination.
Ans: C
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The test should be performed when the patient is not menstruating. Douching washes away cellular material. The test detects cervical cancer, and false–negative Pap smear results occur mostly from sampling errors or improper technique. For most women, a Pap smear should be done annually.
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