A 19-year-old visits the health clinic for a routine checkup. Which question should the nurse ask to determine whether a Pap test is needed?
a. "Have you had sexual intercourse?"
b. "Do you use any illegal substances?"
c. "Do you have cramping with your periods?"
d. "At what age did your menstrual periods start?"
ANS: A
The current American Cancer Society recommendation is that a Pap test be done every 3 years, starting 3 years after the first sexual intercourse and no later than age 21. The information about menstrual periods and substance abuse will not help determine whether the patient requires a Pap test.
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