A 68-year-old female patient has had a complete hysterectomy, including the removal of the cervix. Which information would the nurse provide regarding long-term screening?
1. "Once you have a negative Pap smear, you can reduce the frequency to one every 3 years.".
2. "You should continue to have annual Pap smears.".
3. "You should have a Pap smear every 3 years.".
4. "You no longer need to have Pap smears.".
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Rationale 1: This in incorrect planning for this specific patient.
Rationale 2: Annual Pap smears are not indicated for this patient.
Rationale 3: This is incorrect planning for this patient.
Rationale 4: Women without a cervix should not have Pap smears.
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