A young female patient with HIV does not want to see the gynecologist because "I'm going to die anyway." How should the nurse respond?
A. "Having a PAP smear will help detect the onset of cervical cancer."
B. "The gynecologist will help diagnose any Hodgkin disease."
C. "Why do you think you are going to die?"
D. "But you still should be on birth control."
Answer: A
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