A 30-year-old sexually active woman calls and states she last had a Pap smear 2 years ago. She asks whether she should make an appointment to come in for another Pap smear. In how many years should the medical assistant tell her that she is due for another exam according to American Cancer Society guidelines?
a. She is overdue by 1 year.
b. Get another smear next year.
c. Get another smear in 2 years.
d. Get another smear in 3 years.
b
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