A nurse is working at a womens health clinic and is asked by a client when she should return for her next Pap smear. Which of the following resources would the nurse use to find the most current recommendations?
a. National Health Information Center
b. Healthy People 2020
c. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) website
d. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website
Answer: c. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) website
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a. Towel b. Bath blanket c. Shower cap d. Hand-held nozzle