What instructions should the nurse give a female patient who is scheduled for a cervical Pap smear?
a. "Douche immediately before coming for the test."
b. "The test should be done during menstrua-tion."
c. "Drink plenty of liquids before the test."
d. "Do not have sexual intercourse for 24 hours before the test."
D
To increase the accuracy of a cervical specimen, the patient should be told to avoid intercourse, douches, and vaginal creams for 24 hours before the test. The test should not be performed if the patient is menstruating. Drinking fluids will not impact on the test.
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