A female patient asks why a procedure to remove part of the cervix that was infected with a virus is required. What should the nurse explain to this patient?
A. If left untreated, it could spread to the liver.
B. Human papillomavirus can cause cervical cancer.
C. The medication to treat this virus is toxic to the body.
D. If left untreated, it could spread to the breast.
Answer: B
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A) True B) False
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