A female client is diagnosed with human papilloma virus (HPV) infection. Which intervention by the nurse takes priority?
a. Instruct the client on using podofilox (Condylox) cream.
b. Prepare the client for a Pap test and HPV DNA testing.
c. Teach the client to take all medications until they are gone.
d. Encourage the client to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily.
B
Because certain strains of HPV cause cervical cancer, the client needs to have a Pap smear and HPV DNA testing done. The nurse should also teach her to use topical medications, such as Condylox, but this is not as high a priority as diagnostic testing. The other two options are not related to infection with HPV.
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