The nurse is preparing to administer a human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine to a client. What does the nurse understand about infections and cancer incidence?
A) The HPV vaccine is effective for preventing all types of HPV infections.
B) HPV vaccination is effective for the treatment of cervical cancer.
C) Many of the leading cancers in the world are due to infections like HPV.
D) Screening for cervical cancer is no longer necessary after receiving the HPV vaccine.
C) Many of the leading cancers in the world are due to infections like HPV.
Explanation: A) HPV vaccination is 70% effective for the prevention of cervical cancer, and is effective for preventing HPV types 16 and 18, but not types 6 and 11. Because the vaccine does not provide complete immunity to all types of HPV, screening for cervical cancer remains important after receiving the HPV vaccine.
B) HPV vaccination is 70% effective for the prevention of cervical cancer, and is effective for preventing HPV types 16 and 18, but not types 6 and 11. Because the vaccine does not provide complete immunity to all types of HPV, screening for cervical cancer remains important after receiving the HPV vaccine. Many of the leading cancers in the world are due to infections like HPV. HPV vaccination is not considered a treatment for cervical cancer.
C) Many of the leading cancers in the world are due to infections like HPV.
D) Because the vaccine does not provide complete immunity to all types of HPV, screening for cervical cancer remains important after receiving the HPV vaccine.
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