The nurse is working at a health fair, and is checking the blood pressure of a 50-year-old female client. What should the nurse include when assessing this client?

Question

1. "When was your last pregnancy?"
2. "Have you had a checkup in the last 5 years?"
3. "Have you planned for a colonoscopy?"
4. "Have you been getting Pap tests every year?"

Answer 1

Answer: 3

1. The female of 50 years usually is past childbearing age.
2. Those who are 50 should have a checkup every 1-3 years.
3. A colonoscopy is recommended at age 50 and every 10 years after the first.
4. The recommendation for Pap tests for a 50-year-old female is every 2-3 years.