A patient tells the nurse that she is afraid of getting cervical cancer because her mother died of cervical cancer. The most appropriate response by the nurse would be:
1. "You need to a have a pelvic examination every 6 months because of your histo-ry."
2. "If you have regular Pap smears, cervical cancer is usually diagnosed early and cured."
3. "There's no need to worry so much. Cervical cancer does not run in families."
4. "Cervical cancer is sexually transmitted. Don't switch partners often and you don't have to worry."
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For patients who have regular annual pelvic examinations and Papanicolaou (Pap) smears, cervical cancer is usually diagnosed and treated in its early stage.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Synthesis REF: 1069
OBJ: 5 TOP: Cervical Cancer
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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