A Patient Diagnosed with Trichomonas Asks the Nurse About How

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with Trichomonas asks the nurse about how the diagnosis will affect her risk for cervical cancer. Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?

• A)"Wet-mount slides should be done yearly to help detect cervical cancer."
• B)"Papanicolaou smears should be done more frequently because results may be altered by Trichomonas."
• C)"Serological testing will be done to detect tumor proteins and screen for cervical cancer."
• D)"Culture and sensitivity testing is done with Papanicolaou (Pap) smears every other year to determine if you have cervical cancer."

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