A client is scheduled to have a Pap smear. After the nurse teaches the client about the Pap smear, which of the following client statements indicates successful teaching?

Question

A) "I need to douche the night before with a mild vinegar solution.".
B) "I will take a bath first thing that morning to make sure I'm clean.".
C) "I will not engage in sexual intercourse for 48 hours before the test.".
D) "I will get a clean urine specimen when I first wake up the morning of the test.".

Answer 1

C
Feedback:
The woman should refrain from sexual intercourse for 48 hours before the test because sperm can obscure the specimen. Douching should be avoided for 48 hours before the test to prevent washing away cervical cells, which might be abnormal. Although a bath is an appropriate hygiene measure, it is not required before a Pap smear. Collecting a urine specimen also is not necessary.