The nurse identifies a misconception about the vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) when the patient says:
a. "I know I must have three doses of the vaccine."
b. "Girls as young as 9 years of age may be vaccinated."
c. "I am relieved that the vaccine protects me from all HPV infections."
d. "I know I should continue having regular Pap smears."
C
The vaccine protects against the most prevalent infections, genital warts and precancerous cer-vical lesions, but not against all HPV infections. The remaining statements are correct.
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1. Attain certification in a specific area.
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4. Learn by watching how other nurses perform at work.
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What will be an ideal response?
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