A Patient Calls the Clinic for Instructions Before Having a Papanicolaou

question 47

Multiple Choice

A patient calls the clinic for instructions before having a Papanicolaou (Pap) smear. What is an appropriate response by the nurse?

• A) "If you are menstruating, please use pads to avoid placing anything into the vagina."
• B) "Avoid intercourse, inserting anything into the vagina, or douching within 24 hours of your appointment."
• C) "We would like you to use a mild saline douche before your examination. You may pick this up in our office."
• D) "If you suspect that you have a vaginal infection, please gather a sample of the discharge to bring with you."

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