A nurse practitioner is preparing to perform a patient's scheduled Pap smear and the patient asks the nurse to ensure that the speculum is well-lubricated. How should the nurse proceed with assessment?
A) Reassure the patient that ample petroleum jelly will be used.
B) Reassure that patient that a water-based lubricant will be used.
C) Explain to the patient that water is the only lubricant that can be used.
D) Explain to the patient why the speculum must be introduced "dry."
Ans: C
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Because lubricants may obscure cells on a Pap smear, warm water is the only lubricant that can be used.
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