As part of health teaching for a female client with genital warts, the nurse would explain that
a. condom use is recommended.
b. genital warts are cured after medication therapy.
c. testing for warts eliminates the need for Pap smears.
d. this disorder is unrelated to development of genital cancers.
A
Condom use should be encouraged in clients with genital warts, and more frequent Pap smears are needed. There is increased risk of genital cancers. Genital warts are not curable. The vast majority of cervical cancers are related to genital warts.
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