An 18-year-old client is scheduling her first Pap smear exam. The nurse should provide the following instructions:
A)
Abstain from having sexual relations for 1 week prior to the exam.
B)
Schedule the exam for when your next menstrual cycle will just be starting.
C)
Restrict alcohol intake 24 hours prior to the exam.
D)
Avoid use of any vaginal medications 24 hours prior to the exam.
D
Explanation:
A)
Sexual intercourse, douching, and vaginal medications should be avoided 24 hours prior to the exam, because they may interfere with tissue samples. The exam should be done when not menstruating. No food or drink restrictions are necessary.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
Sexual intercourse, douching, and vaginal medications should be avoided 24 hours prior to the exam, because they may interfere with tissue samples. The exam should be done when not menstruating. No food or drink restrictions are necessary.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Sexual intercourse, douching, and vaginal medications should be avoided 24 hours prior to the exam, because they may interfere with tissue samples. The exam should be done when not menstruating. No food or drink restrictions are necessary.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Sexual intercourse, douching, and vaginal medications should be avoided 24 hours prior to the exam, because they may interfere with tissue samples. The exam should be done when not menstruating. No food or drink restrictions are necessary.
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Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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