Which recommendation should the nurse at a women's center on a college campus give to women during a health and wellness presentation?
A) HPV vaccination is recommended for most college-age women.
B) Women should undergo Pap smear testing beginning at age 16.
C) Women should begin Pap smear testing within 5 years of beginning sexual activity.
D) HPV vaccination is only indicated before age 21.
A) HPV vaccination is recommended for most college-age women.
Explanation: A) An HPV vaccination is now available for women 9-26 years of age.
B) All women should undergo Pap smear testing beginning at age 21 or within 3 years of initiating sexual activity.
C) All women should undergo Pap smear testing beginning at age 21 or within 3 years of initiating sexual activity.
D) An HPV vaccination is now available for women 9-26 years of age.
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The nurse expects to teach the client about the use of transdermal nitroglycerin patches prior to discharge. Which of the following comments by the client indicates a need for further education?
a. "I can carry an extra patch in my pocket in case I have chest pain away from home." b. "I will need to put the patch on in the morning and remove it before bedtime every day." c. "I should place the patch on the upper chest or upper arms in a different spot each day." d. "If I start to feel lightheaded while the patch is on, I should take it off and call the doctor."