A nurse is educating a client with cervical dysplasia diagnosed by Papanicolaou (Pap) smear. Which statement by the client requires further follow up by the nurse?
A) "This condition may be reversible."
B) "I have cervical cancer."
C) "This is an abnormal condition."
D) "My cervical cells have grown in a deranged manner."
B) "I have cervical cancer."
Explanation: A) Cervical dysplasia is an abnormal condition defined by deranged cellular growth. Dysplasia is a condition that may be reversible once the irritant causing the dysplasia is treated or removed.
B) Dysplasia can be a precursor to cancer, but does not indicate a diagnosis of cancer by itself; therefore this statement requires further follow up by the nurse.
C) Cervical dysplasia is an abnormal condition defined by deranged cellular growth. Dysplasia is a condition that may be reversible once the irritant causing the dysplasia is treated or removed.
D) Cervical dysplasia is an abnormal condition defined by deranged cellular growth. Dysplasia is a condition that may be reversible once the irritant causing the dysplasia is treated or removed.
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