A nurse is providing instructions to a client who is scheduled to undergo a Papanicolaou (Pap) test in one week. Which statement does the nurse make to the client?
A. "If you are menstruating, use pads instead of a tampon."
B. "Avoid intercourse for 24 hours before the scheduled examination."
C. "Get a douching kit from the pharmacy and douche 2 hours before the examination."
D. "If you are having a vaginal discharge, obtain a sample of the discharge for inspection."
Ans: B. "Avoid intercourse for 24 hours before the scheduled examination."
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