When preparing a program for college women on human papillomavirus (HPV), which concept should the nurse keep in mind?
A) The time from HPV infection to diagnosis of cervical cancer is 5 years.
B) HPV prevalence peaks in women following menopause.
C) HPV incidence has been steadily increasing in women in their 30s and 40s.
D) HPV is most common in women in their early 20s
D) HPV is most common in women in their early 20s
Explanation: A) The typical interval between infection of the HPV and a diagnosis of malignant cancer cells is 10-20 years, which is often about 40 years of age.
B) HPV infection in women is most common in their early 20s. After 20 years of age, the prevalence of HPV has a steady decline. Recently, a second peak of prevalence has been occurring in postmenopausal women.
C) HPV infection in women is most common in their early 20s. After 20 years of age, the prevalence of HPV has a steady decline. Recently, a second peak of prevalence has been occurring in postmenopausal women.
D) HPV infection in women is most common in their early 20s. After 20 years of age, the prevalence of HPV has a steady decline. Recently, a second peak of prevalence has been occurring in postmenopausal women.
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