A 60-year-old female client with a positive family hx for ovarian cancer has developed an abdominal mass is being evaluated for passible ovarian cancer. Her PAP smear results are negative. What information should the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?
A. Further evaluation involving surgery may be needed
B. A pelvic exam is also needed before cancer is ruled out
C. Pap smear evaluation should be continued every six months
D. One additional negative pap smear is six months is needed
Ans: A. Further evaluation involving surgery may be needed
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