A 68-year-old female patient has had a complete hysterectomy including the removal of the cervix. The nurse realizes that long-term screening of this patient would include:
1. Pap smears no longer needed.
2. Annual Pap smears.
3. Pap smears every 3 years.
4. Annual Pap smears until a negative and then every 3 years.
Pap smears no longer needed.
Rationale: Women without a cervix should not have Pap smears. The USPSTF recommends a Pap smear at least every 3 years in women age 65 and older. However, Pap smears can be stopped after age 65 if there is one negative result at age 65 and the woman is considered at low risk.
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